Phrasal Verbs Right or Wrong

IELTS Speaking
Latest & Anticipatedting

Actual Questions
(for Sep-Dec 2018)
These sets of questions are based on researches and analysies of the most recent and
actual IELTS speaking questions. It includes not only the latest but the trendingy and
greatly anticipated Sep-Dec 2018 topics and questions as well.
Focus more on student’s fluency, ideation, sentences structures, and grammar, and
give IELTS speaking tips rather than correcting pronunciation unless it’s really
necessary.
Attention:
Do not send the entire file to your student!!!
1) During the class: You only need to only copy and paste ‘Part 2’ to the Skype chat
box as a Q-card. (Part 1 and 3 are not recommended for this unless the student is a
beginner and lacks comprehension)
2) Before the class ends: You need to copy and paste answered set of parts all
together including SET number so that student can review the lesson after class.
Guideline
Speaking Part 1 (4~5 mins)
In the IELTS speaking test Part 1, the examiner will introduce himself or herself
and ask general questions on familiar topics.
The examiner will ask some questions to confirm candidate’s identity. He or she will then ask
general questions on familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies and interests. Part 1
Speaking test takes about 4~5 minutes and number of questions are maximum 12 based on 3
topics, but it depends on how candidate responds. After the applicant answers, the examiner
can ask “why?” as often as they need to, in order to make the applicant give longer answers.
First one of the 3 topics is always 【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】
as chart below. They are always included in Part 1 questions, so this is OPTIONAL for teachers and
they can skip if needed (especially the checking name and ID part).
Topic/Questions always included in Part 1 (Optional for teachers)
【Checking name and ID】
【Home / Accommodation】
• What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

• Do you live in a house or an apartment (flat)?
• 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?

• Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
• How long have you lived there?
• Does your family like it?
• Do you enjoy living with your family?
• Do you (Does your family) like it?
• How would you change your apartment or house?
• What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?
• Do you plan to live there for a long time?
• Do you want to live by yourself in the future?
• Is the transport around your home convenient?
• Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
• Which part of your home do you like the most?
【Hometown】
• Is it a big city or a small town?

• Please describe your hometown a little?
• How long have you been living there?

• What do you like most about your hometown?
• Is there anything you dislike about it?
• What do visitors like to dgo in your hometown??
• Do you like living there?
• Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
【Work or study】
• Do you work or are you a student?

• What work do you do?
• Do you like your job? (Why or Why not)
• Is it very interesting?
• What specific things do you do inon your job?
• Why did you choose that job?
• What do you like most about your job?
• Would you recommend that job to others?
• What did you do on the first day of your job?
• Do you think this job has a bright future?
• What are the most interesting and the most difficult parts of your job?
• Why did you choose to do that type of work?
• Do you miss being a student?
• Do you prefer to work in the mornings or in the afternoons?

• Are you looking forward to working?
In the IELTS speaking test Part 2, candidate will be given a task card on a
particular topic, this will include key points that he or she should talk about.
This section of the Speaking test gives candidate the opportunity to speak longer about the
topic. Candidate will be given one minute to prepare for his/her answer about the topic on the
task card. A pencil and paper will be provided for him/her to take notes. Candidate will
have about 2 minutes to talk and then the examiner might ask him/her one or two follow up
questions on the same topic. Part 2 takes about 3~4 minutes.
In the IELTS speaking Part 3, the examiner will ask a broader range of questions
based on the topic that you had in speaking part 2. The questions require you to
expand your answers further with explanations and examples. The examiner will
strictly control the time.
This part of the test is designed to give the candidate the opportunity to talk more about
abstract issues and ideas. It is a two-way discussion with the examiner, which lasts about 4~5
minutes.
Each Part 3 is unique, as the examiners have to modify and reformulate the questions to
create more of a conversational flow, based on the candidate’s level. They have 9 questions
to choose from for Part 3. They use the first 6 for weaker candidates and the last 6 for
stronger candidates, which means no two tests should be the same. It has to be more like a
natural conversation. This is for gauging the candidate's actual English level more accurately
since many of them tend to memorize prepared answers.
The questions for Part 3 are more like prompts for the examiner than a script to read.
Eg)
Q. Can you compare the use of formal clothes in the past and present? (Original question)
Q. How often do people in your country wear formal clothes? (For lower level candidate)
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▶ PART I. (Max. 12 questions based on 3 topics / 4~5 mins)
【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

• Omitted as always included in Part 1
【Cities】
• Do you like the city you are living in now?
• Which citiesy have you been to recently?
• Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
• What kind of cities do you like?

• Which city do you want to go to next?
【Watch】
• How often do you wear a watch?
• What was your first watch like?
• What kinds of watches do you like to wear?
• Do people still wear watches in your country?
▶ PART II. Q-CARD (1 min preparation and up to 2 mins response / 3~4 mins)
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Describe a quiet place you found
You should say:

• Where it is
• How you found it
• What it is like
• How you felt about the place
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▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)
• Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?

• Why is it quieter in the countryside?
• How would you deal with noisy neighbors?
• Do you think cities are much noisier than before?
• Compared with young people, do old people tend to live in quiet places?
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【Celebrity】
• Who is your favorite celebrity in Korea?
• Would you want to be a celebrity in the future?
• In general, how do people become famous?
• What kinds of people become famous?
【Color】
• What’s your favorite color?
• Do you like dark colors?
• Are there any colors you dislike?
• Do you usually wear clothes in your favorite color?
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Describe a trip that you went on by public transportation
You should say:

• Where you went
• What means of transportation you took
• Who you were with
• How you felt about the trip
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• In what ways can we fix traffic problems?

• Is it fair to limit the use of private cars?
• Should governments encourage people to use public transportation?
• What’s the most popular means of transportation in your country?
• Do you prefer public or private transportation? Why?

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【Gift】
• How often do you buy others gifts?
• Do you like to send expensive gifts?
• What kinds of gifts are popular in your county?
• Why do people send gifts?
【Drink water】
• How often do you drink water?
• What kinds of water do you like to drink?
• Do you drink bottled water or water from water machinesdispensers?
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Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh
You should say:

• What the program is
• When you watched it
• Who you watched it with
• Why it made you laughed
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• Why do children like to laugh?

• Is laughing beneficial to children, or tohow about old people?
• What do you do when you feel sad?
• What kinds of things do Korean people do to be happy?

• Do you think adults are likely to be happier than children?
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【Dreams】
• Do you often have dreams at night?
• What was the strangest dream you have had?
• Do you think dreams affect our lives?
• Do you usually remember your dream when you get up?
【Gift】
• Why do people send gifts?
• How do you feel when you receive a gift?
• When was the last time you received a gift?
• Have you received a gift you didn’t like?
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Describe a website you like to visit
You should say:

• When you found it
• What it is about
• How often you visit it
• And explain why you like this website
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• What are the reasons why people use the internet?

• Some people say that different age groups have different tastes on internet content, what do you
think?
• What influence can (or, does) the internet have on children? And what about teenagers?
• Do you think parents should control what websites their children visit?
• What (kinds of) people don’t use the internet and what are the disadvantages that these people suffer
because they don’t use the internet?
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【Holiday】
• What kinds of places do you like to go on holiday?
• Who woulddo you like to go on holiday with?
• Where you do plan to go for holidays in the future?
【Transportation】
• What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
• Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
• How often do you take buses?
• Is driving to work popular in your country?
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Describe the time when you received your first cellphone
You should say:

• When it was
• Where you were
• Who gave you the cellphone
• What it was like
• And explain how you felt about it
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• For children, what age do you think is suitable to allow them to use cellphones?
• Is it popular for children to use cellphones in your country?
• What do teenagers in your country use their cellphones for?
• What are the advantages/ disadvantages of using cellphones?
• Why are many people addicted to apps?
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【Foreign food】
• Have you ever tried foreign food?
• Do you like to try new food?
• What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
• Do you like any food from the countries near Korea?
【Street Markets】
• Do you like visiting street markets?
• Are street markets very common in your country (or, where you live)?
• What is usually sold in these street markets?
• Do people in your country prefer to shop at street markets, or in normal shops and shopping malls?
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Describe a party that you joined
You should say:

• When it took place
• Where it was
• Whose party it was
• What you did there
• How you felt about the party
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• What do children often do atin a birthday party?

• What do adults do at parties?
• Do Korean people like to hold parties?
• Should parents spend a lot of money on their children’s birthday parties?
• Do you think people can make more friends if they often attend parties?
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【Sleep】
• How long do you sleep every day?
• Is it necessary to take a nap every day?
• Do old people sleep more or less than young people?
• How much sleep do you think people need to stay healthy?
• Have you done anything to improve your sleep quality?
【Food / Cooking】
• Have you ever cooked?
• Do you like cooking?
• Do you want to learn how to cook?
• Is it difficult to cook Korean food for you?
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Describe a time when you had some medicine
You should say:

• When it happened
• Who gave it to you
• Why you had it
• And how you felt about it
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• What do you think of buying medicine online?

• In your opinion, why do some people dislike taking medicine?
• Some people say medicine is harmful. Do you think so?
• What do you think of fakealternative medicine?
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【Animal】
• Why do some people keep pets at home?
• What kinds of animals do you like?
• Have you ever had a pet before?
• What is the most popular animal in Korea?
【Letters】
• Do you write many letters?
• Do you prefer to write letters by hand or by using a computer?
• What do you usually write about?
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Describe something important that you lost in the past
You should say:

• When this happened
• Where you lost it
• What it was
• What you did after it was lost
• And explain why it was important
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• What kinds of people may lose things often?

• What can we do to prevent losing important things?
• What would you do if you saw something valuable on the street but it didn’t belong to you?
• What kinds of things have you lost so far?
• What do you usually do to look for lost items?
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【Outdoor activities】
• Have you ever tried any dangerous outdoor activities?
• What outdoor activities do you like? (Why?)
• How much time do you spend outdoors every week?
• What (types of) outdoor activities are popular in your country?
• Do people in your country prefer to spend time indoors or outdoors?
【Mirror】
• Do you often look at mirrors?
• How often do you look at yourself in the mirror every day?
• When do you look at yourself in the mirror, why?
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Describe an activity you would do when you are alone in your free time
You should say:

• What the activity is
• How often you do it
• Where you do it
• How you do it
• And explain why you would like to do this activity
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• How do you usually plan your free time?

• Do young people in your country work longer hours now than in the past?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of flexible work time?
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【Physical exercise】
• What kinds of exercises do you do?
• Do people around you like to exercise?
• What was your favorite sport when you were young?
• Do you like extreme sports?
【Map】
• Do you often use maps?
• Who taught you how to use a map?
• Do you prefer to use electronic map or paper maps?
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Describe a time that you had to change your plan / you changed your mind
You should say:

• When this happened
• What made you change the plan
• What the new plan was
• And how you felt about the change
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• Do old people often change plans?
• Do young people like to change plans?
• What are the common reasons why people need to change plans?
• How would you tell your friends when you must change your plan?
• What kinds of plans are practical?
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【Watch】
• How often do you wear a watch?
• What was your first watch like?
• Why do people like expensive watches?
【Movies】
• Do you watch movies?
• How often do you watch movies?
• What kind of movies do you like?
• Do you prefer to go to a movie alone or with others?
• Do you prefer to watch movies at home or in a cinema?
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Describe a good law in your country
You should say:

• What it is
• How you knew it
• Who it affects
• Why you think it is good
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• What kind of people can become police officers?

• Do you think both men and women can be police officers?
• Do you think police officers are paid too much?
• Is kindness the most important quality of a police officer?

• Do all Korean people obey the law?
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【News / Newspaper】
• Do you prefer to read local news or international news?
• Are you very interested in the news?
• How important is it to you to get the news every day?
• Which is more popular where you live, newspapers or magazines?
• In the future, do you think more people than today will read magazines, or fewer people?
【Weather】
• Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
• What kind of weather do you like most?
• What’s your favorite season?
• What kind of weather is typical in your hometown?
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Describe a skill that took you a long time to learn
You should say:

• What it was
• When you learned it
• Why it took you so much time to learn
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• What skills may take a long time to learn?

• Why would people spend a lot of time learning one skill?
• Do people feel happy after they have learned a new skill?
• Why are some people unwilling to learn new skills?
• Do you think it takes a long time to learn a language?
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【Music】
• When do you listen to music?
• Where do you listen to it?
• How much time do you spend on listening to music every day?
• What kinds of music are (most) popular in your country?
• Have you ever been to a concert before?
【Paintings】
• What do you know about paintings?
• Have you learned drawing or painting?
• Is it important to hang pictures at home?
• What kind of paintings do you like?
• If someone wants to draw a picture of you, will you agree?
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Describe a time that a piece of equipment of yours was broken (such as a TV)
You should say:

• What the equipment was
• When the problem was
• What you did after it was broken
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• What are the common home appliances that people use these days?
• Do you think modern technology makes people lazier?
• What can people do to protect their equipment from technical problems?
• When an electronic item of yours does not work, would you repair it or buy a new one?
• Are you good at handling problems on y our own?
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【Morning routine】
• What do you do in the morning?
• Is breakfast important?
• What is your morning routine?
• Do you like to get up early in the morning?
【Save money】
• Did you save money when you were young?
• Have you ever given money to other children?
• Do you think parents should teach their children to save money?
• Do parents give their children pocket money in Korea?
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Describe an important decision made with the help of other people
You should say:

• Who helped you to make the decision
• What the decision was
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• Should we trust the advice given by strangers for making decisions?

• Who usually makeswould like to make bad decisions, men or women?
• Who will be helpful when making a decision in your country?
• Do you think it is advisable listeningto listen to others’ advice when making a decision?
• When young people are to make a decision, should they listen to some advice?
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【Teachers】
• Do you have a favorite teacher?
• Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
• What kinds of teachers do you like?
【Days of the Week】

• Do you do the same things every day of the week?
• Is there anything you would like to change about your weekly routine?
• How many days off do you have every week?
• Do you usually have days off together or are they separated (by work/attendance inat class)?
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Describe a person who helps to protect the environment
You should say:

• Who this person is
• How this person protects the environment
• What difficulty this person has faced
• And how you feel about this person
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• What is the importance of environmental education?

• How tocan we protect the environment?
• Is it important to teach students environmental protection at school?
• Do you think it is necessary to make environmental protection as a compulsory subject?
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【Park / Garden】
• Are public gardens very important in Korea?
• Are there many public gardens in Korea?
• Do you think there are enough public gardens in your hometown?
• What do you think are the benefits of having gardens in the city?
【Photos】
• Do you like to take photos?
• Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos?
• How often do you take photos?
• In what situations do you take photos?
• How do you keep your photos?
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Describe something you do to keephelp you concentrateed
You should say:
• What it is
• How often you do it
• When you started doing it
• And explain why it helped you concentrate
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• Is it important for children to learn how to concentrate?

• What can employers do to help employees concentrate?
• What kinds of jobs require higher concentration at work?
• Have you ever felt difficulty to concentratinge?
• What kinds of distractions are bothering you in your life?
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【Plants】
• Do you keep plants at home?
• What plant did you grow when you were young?
• Do you know anything about growing a plants?
• Do Korean people send plants as gifts?
【Sunglasses】
• Do you like to wear sunglasses?
• Where can you buy sunglasses?
• Do people in your country wear sunglasses?
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Describe a family business you know
You should say:

• What the business is
• How you know it
• What product it sells
• Who the customers are
• And how you like it
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• What are the advantages and disadvantages of family business?

• How to be a successful businessman in your country?
• Do people in your country like to work for big companies or small companies?
• Do you think globalization is a positive development?
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【Sports】
• Do you like to watch sports on TV?
• Do you play any sports?
• Do you have a favorite sports star?
• When did you first become interested in sports?
【Teenagers】
• Do you like to spend time with teenagers?
• Do you know anything about the kind of fashion that teenagers like?
• What are the best things about being a teenager?
• How do teenagers entertain themselves?
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Describe a building you like
You should say:

• Where it is
• What it is used for
• What it looks like
• And explain why you like or dislike it
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• How do people in Korea feel about old buildings?

• Do old and young people in Korea have the same attitudes towards old buildings?
• Is it important to preserve old buildings? (Why?)
• What aspect of culture do old buildings reflect?
• How do old buildings affect the appearance of a place?
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【Punctuality】
• How do you remind yourself to be on time?
• Why are some people always late?
• Do you think it is important to be punctual?
• What will you do if you are waiting for someone?
【Friends】
• What do you do with friends?
• How do you make friends?
• Do you have many friends?

• Do you like chatting with friends online?
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Describe a time that you were shopping in a street market.
You should say:

• When it was
• Where you were
• What you bought
• And explain how you felt about the shopping experience
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• Where do you like to go shopping?

• Why do some people prefer street markets over shopping malls?
• Do you think the goods sold at discount stores do not have good values/qualities?
• Do you like shopping in big malls?
• Why do some people like to buy expensive goods?
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【Shoes】
• How often do you buy shoes?
• Have you ever bought shoes online?
• Do you know anyone who likes to buy a lot of shoes?
• What’s your favorite type of shoes?
• What’s your favorite brand of shoes?
• Do you prefer fashionable or comfortable shoes?
【Family】
• How often do you meet your family?
• How do you spend time with your family?
• Do you want to live with your family in the future?
• Are you close to all of your family members?

• How has your family influenced you?
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Describe a time you borrowed something from your friends or family
You should say:

• What it was
• When you borrowed it
• Whom you borrowed it from
• What you did with it
• And why you borrowed it
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• Why do some people like to borrow things instead of buying them?

• What would you do if people don’t return the money they borrowed from you?
• Why are people embarrassed when they borrow money from others?
• What do you think of the sharing economy?
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【Time management】
• How do you organize your time?
• Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?
• Were you ever late for anything?
【Name】
• What does your name mean?

• Who gave you the name?
• Why did they give you this name?
• Do you knowIs there any traditions about naming babies?
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Describe a happy experience you had before
You should say:
• Where you were
• What you did
• And explain why you felt happy
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• What’s the relationship between money and happiness?

• Do you think money is important?
• Do most Korean people think that money is important?
• What do you do to make yourself happy?
• Why are children generally happier than adults?
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【Emails】
• Do you write many emails?
• How often do you write an email?
• What are the differences between emails and letters?
• What kind(s) of email do you think is(are) the hardest to write?
• Do you usually commute by public transport?
• Is it easy to catch a bus in your country?
• Do you think people will drive more in the future?
• Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
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Describe a sport that you have watched (on TV) before and you want to try
You should say:
• What it is
• When you first watched the sport
• What you like about the sport
• And explain why you would like to try this sport
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• Why do old people like to watch sports on TV?

• Are there many sports programs on TV?
• How often do you play sports?
• Should children spend more time playing sports?
• Do you think team sports are more useful than individual sports?
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【Museum】
• Are there many (or, any) museums in your hometown?
• Do you think museums are useful for visitors to your hometown/country?
• Do you often visit a museum?
【Writing】
• Do you like writing?
• Did you like writing when you were little?
• Do you prefer writing by hand or typing?
• What kind of things do you need to write by hand?
• Will people still write by hand in the future?
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Describe an occasion when you were scared
You should say:
• Where you were
• Why you were scared
• How you felt about it
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• Is it OK to frighten others?
• How do people usually get frightened?
• Do children like to scare others?
• Why is it easy for some people to be scared?

• What should people do when they feel scared?
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【Celebrity】
• Do you like any foreign celebrities?
• To be famous, do you think a person needs to have some special talent (or ability)?
• Do you think we should protect famous people’s privacy?
• How do celebrities influence their fans in Korea?
【Season】
• What’s the best season of the whole year?
• What do people normally in that season?
• What’s the weather usually like in your country?
• Would you say the weather in your hometown is suitable for working?
• Would you like to move to a place with different weather?
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Describe an occasion when you helped a person.
You should say:

• What the situation was
• Who you helped
• How you helped
• And explain how you felt after giving help
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• Do you like helping others?

• In your view, should children be taught to help others?
• How can we encourage children to help others?
• Do you think people are less willing to help others these days, compared to the past?
• How can charitable organizations help people?
• What do you think are the benefits of having unpaid volunteer workers?
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【Daily Routine】
• What part of your day do you like best?
• What’s your daily routine?
• What is the busiest part of the day for you?
• What’s the difference of routine between you and your teenage years?
【Dictionary】
• Do you use dictionary?
• Do you like paper dictionary or electronic dictionary?
• What are the differences?
• Will you like it if someone give you a dictionary as a gift?
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Describe someone you haven’t seen before but you would like to know more
You should say:

• How you knew about the person
• What you want to know more about this person
• Why you would like to know this person more
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• What kinds of people do you like to be friends with?

• Do you prefer to expand your social circle or be friends with a small group of people?
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【Being bored】
• What will you do when you feel bored?
• When you were young, what would you do if you felt bored?
• What kinds of things are boring to you?
• Do you think young people are more likely to get bored?
【Music】
• Did you often listen to music when you were a child?
• Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
• Is music an important subject at school in your country?
• What kinds of music are (most) popular in your country?
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Describe a beautiful city
You should say:

• Where it is
• How you know it
• What it is famous for
• And why you think it is a beautiful city
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• Do you think having too many tourists is a positive thing for historical attractions?
• What can we do to stop visitors from damaging historical places?
• Are there more tall buildings than small flats in your country?
• Why do most Korean live in apartments rather than houses?

• Why do some people like to visit historical places?
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【App 】
• What kinds of apps do you often use?
• What was the first app you used?
• What’s the most popular app in your country?
• What kinds of apps would you like to have in the future?
【Time management】
• What excuses do you use when you are late?
• What excuses do people have when they are late?
• Do you like it when others are late?
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Describe something interesting that your friend has done but you haven’t
You should say:

• What it was
• Where your friend did it
• When your friend did it
• And explain why it was interesting
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• Are people influenced more by their friends or their parents?

• Are people influenced by famous people?
• Do you think more and more people have become more self-centered?
• Why are there many self-centered people?
• What have you learned from your friends?
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【Spare time】
• What do you usually do when you are free?
• Do you like to spend time with your family?
• What do you and your family like to do in your spare time?
• Do you think you will spend more time with your family?
【Dreams】
• Have you had a bad dream before?
• Do you like to hear other’s dreams?
• Why are dreams so important?
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Describe a teenager you know
You should say:

• Who this teenager is
• How you know this teenager
• What this teenager likes to do
• And how you feel about this teenager
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• What’s the difference between teenagers and children?

• How do teenagers treat old people in your country?
• Do you think teenagers today are better than those 30 years ago?
• What are the differences between teenagers and old people?
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【Advertisements】
• Are there many advertisements in your country?
• Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?
• How do you feel about advertisements?
• What are the various places where we see advertisements?
【Teachers】
• Do you think teachers should be angry at students or not?
• Can you describe your high school teacher?
• What’s the difference between young and old teachers?
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Describe a time that you looked for information from the internet
You should say:

• What you were looking for
• Where you were searching on the internet
• And how you felt about the information
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• What ways can people get information these days?

• What are the differences between getting information from library and getting information from
newspaper?
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【Boat】
• Have you ever taken a ride on a boat?
• Would you like to have your own boat?
• What are the advantages of travelling by boat?
• Do people in your country like to travel by boat?
• Will it get more popular in the future?
【App 】
• What kinds of apps do you often use?
• What was the first app you used?
• What’s the most popular app in your country?
• What kinds of apps would you like to have in the future?
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Describe a time when you received money as a present
You should say:

• Who gave it
• When you received it
• What you did with it
• How you felt about it
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• In your country, do parents give children money for doing housework?

• Is it important for children to have a right attitude towards money?
• What do you think of the saying: love of money is the root of all evil?
• Is it important to teach children how to manage their pocket money?
• What kinds of occasions require people to send money as gifts?
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【Name】
• Do you like your name?
• Does your name have any special meaning?
• What kinds of names are popular in Korea?
• Are there many Korean people who have the same name as you?
【Sleep】
• How many hours are you asleep for everyday?
• Is it necessary to take a nap every day?
• Do babies sleep a lot? Why?
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Describe a useful skill you learned in a math class from your primary/high school
You should say:

• What the skill was
• How you learned it
• Who taught you
• Why it was useful to you
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• Can computers help us in math areas?

• What is the first subject learned by children in Korea?
• What methods can be applied to make math classes more interesting?
• How do you use math in your daily life?
• Do you think everyone needs to learn math?
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【Rainy days】
• Does it rain much in Korea? (Where? When?)
• Is there any part of Korea where it doesn’t rain much?
• When (in what month/season) does it rain most in Korea?
• In which season does it rain most in other parts in your country?

• Can you remember any time when it rained particularly heavily in your hometown?
【Physical exercise】
• Do you often exercise?
• Do you know anyone who exercises?
• Do you think children should play sports regularly?
• What kinds of exercises are popular in your country?
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Describe someone who is talkative
You should say:

• How you know this person
• What this person likes to talk about
• How you feel about this person
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• What communication skills are important?

• Are you talkative?
• Are most Korean people talkative?
• What jobs need employees to be talkative?
• Should children be encouraged to talk more?
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【High school】
• Do(did) you like your high school?
• Which subject do(did) you like most? And dislike?
• Do you still contact your friends in high school?
• What is(was) your high school like?

• What happened on your first day of high school?
【Birds】
• How do you feel about birds?
• Are there any birds near your home?
• Have you seen many different kinds of birds?
▶ 【SET 1】 PART II. Q-CARD (1 min preparation and up to 2 mins response / 3~4 mins)
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Describe a time you wore a type of clothes for a special occasion.
You should say:

• What the occasion was
• What you wore
• Where you bought the clothes
• And what other people at the occasion thought of your clothes
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▶ 【SET 1】 PART III. (4~5 mins)
• Does personality affect how people choose what to wear?

• When should people wear formal clothes?
• Do people wear formal clothes more often than before?
• What clothes do university students wear for their graduation ceremonies?
• Where can you buy formal clothes in Korea?
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【Friends】
• Do you remember your friends in primary school? (Why?)
• Who’s your best friend at that time?
• What did you always do together?
• Did you always study together with your best friend at that time?
• Do you still keep in touch with those friends now?
【Season】
• What season do you think is most suitable for work and/or study?
• Has the weather in your country changed much in the past few years?
• Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
• Do you usually pay attention to the weather forecasts?
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Describe a childhood friend of yours
You should say:

• When you met him/her
• Where you met him/her
• What you did with your friend
• How you felt about the friend
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• Is it important for children to have friends?

• Do you still keep in touch with friends in your childhood?
• For teenagers, do you think they should have lots of friends or just few good friends?
• Are teenagers more influenced by their peers or their parents?
• How would you maintain friendship with a friend who’s richer than you?
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【Family】
• Do you like spending time with your family?
• Do you prefer spending time with your family indoors or outdoors?
• What different things do you do with your family when you are indoors and outdoors?
• Do you spend your vacation with your family?
【Children】
• Do you often come into contact with children? (Where? When?)
• What do you do when you are with these children?
• How often do you play with children?
• What activities do children do when they get together?
• Is it difficult to raise children?
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Describe a game that you played in your childhood
You should say:

• What the game was
• When you played it
• Who you played it with
• How you felt about the game
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• What kinds of games do children play these days?

• Why do people play different kinds of games after they grow up?
• Do you think winning is the most important goal for playing games?
• Do you parents in your country encourage children to play games?
• What kinds of games do children play at school?
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【Street Markets】
• What do you think are the differences between a street market and a supermarket?
• Would you visit a street market in a foreign country (if you were visiting that country)?
• In what ways do you think street markets in other countries are different from street markets in
your country?
【Computer】
• How often do you use a computer?
• Who taught you how to use a computer?
• What do you mainly use your computer for?
• Do you think computers are beneficial for peoples’ life?
• What kinds of computers are popular in Korea?
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Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied with the result
You should say:

• Who you complained to
• What you complained about
• And why you were satisfied with the result
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• What products or services do people in your country like to complain about?

• Would you buy things in the shops which you have made complaints before?
• Is it necessary for companies to set up customer service?
• Do you think customers’ complaints will improve products or services?
• Are there any disadvantages to set up customer service?
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【Sports】
• What kinds of sports are popular in Korea?
• What kinds of sports would you like to try in the future?
• Do you think grown ups should play games?
• What kind of games did you play as a child?
【Gift】
• When do you send gifts?
• How often do you buy others gifts?
• Do you like to send expensive gifts?
• What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?
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Describe a magazine that you like
You should say:

• What the magazine is
• When you started reading this magazine
• What the content is
• And explain why you like this magazine
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• What kinds of magazines are the most famous?

• Do men like to read fashion magazines?
• Do people read magazines for fun or for learning?
• Do you like to read news magazines?
• Do you think journalists are subjective in their reports?
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【Food / Cooking】
• Do you prefer to eat at home or in restaurants? (Why?)
• Do you often eat with your family?
• Do people in your country prefer to eat with family or with friends?
• What are the advantages of home cooking?
【Punctuality】
• Is it important to be on time?
• What do you do when you arrive early?
• Has people’s the sense of time gotten weaker now?
• Do you think people these days are as punctual as they were in the past?
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Describe a popular comic actor/ actress in your country
You should say:

• Who he/ she is
• How you knew him/ her
• What comedies has he/ she performed
• And explain why he/ she is popular
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• Should actors be paid more?

• What influences do actors/ actresses have on young people?
• Are there many Koreans who want to work as an actor?
• Can you name another comic actor in your country?
• Who are more popular in Korea, TV stars or movie stars?
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【Body language】
• Do people in your country use body language?
• Can we communicate without words?
• Is there a particular form of body language that you find offensive?
• Do impatient people get their way?
【Travel 】
• When was the last time you went travelling?
• How much traveling have you done?
• What kind of places have you visited in your life?
• When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
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Describe a competition you want to take part in
You should say:

• What the competition is
• How you knew it
• What you need to prepare for it
• And explain why you want to attend it
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• There are many competition programs on TV nowadays, why?

• Do you think competition is important at work places?
• What kinds of jobs or work should not involve competition?
• What kinds of competitions are popular in your hometown?
• What do you think of those who lose in a competition?
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【Walking】
• Do people in your country walk a lot?
• Why do you consider walking important?
• What could be done to improve walking in the city?
• Do you think you will keep walking as a part of your routine in the future?
【Travel】
• Do you like to travel by air?
• Do you prefer traveling alone or in a group?
• In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
• What is the best season to travel in your country?
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Describe something you own that you want to replace
You should say:

• What it is
• Where it is
• How you got it
• And explain why you want to replace it
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• What other things do you want to replace?

• What kinds of things do young people like to replace?
• Do old people in Korea like to hoard things?
• Who do you think will want new things, children or old people?
• What’s the difference between new things and old things?
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【Days of the Week】

• Which day would you say is your busiest day of the week?
• Which is your favorite day of the week?
• What would cause you to change your favorite day of the week?
【Walking】
• Do you like walking? (Why /Why not?)
• Do you like to walk on your own or with others?
• Do you think walking in the countryside is better than in the city?
• Would you say that your city is a good place for walking?
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Describe an interesting person you would like to meet
You should say:

• What this person does
• Why you think this person is interesting
• And what you want to do with this person
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• Do you have many friends in your community?

• How do technology help on the relationship between people?
• Do people feel safe in Korea?
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【Social network】
• What kinds of social networking websites do you like to use?
• Are you a social person?
• What kinds of people do you like to be friends with on those websites?
• Is it easy to find real friends on a social networking website?
• What kinds of chatting app or software do Korean people like to use?
【Advertisements】
• Do you like watching advertisements?
• Will you buy something because of the advertisement?
• How do you feel when you see pop-up advertisement on the internet?
• Do you like funny or serious advertisements?
• What makes a good advertisement?
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Describe a language you want to learn (not English)
You should say:

• What it is
• How you would learn it
• Where you would learn it
• And why you want to learn the language
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• What can people do to learn a second language?

• Is it popular to learn English in your country?
• What are the difficulties of learning a new language?
• What’s the best way to learn a new language?
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【Museum】
• Did you go to any museums when you were a child?
• When was the last time you visited a museum?
• Do you think museums are important?
• Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
• Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
• Do you think people will drive more in the future?
• What will become the most popular means of transportation in Korea?
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Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it was easy for you to study
You should say:

• Where it is
• When you go there
• What you study there
• Who you go with
• Why you would study in this place
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• Do you like to learn on your own or with others?

• Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?
• What’s the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself?
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【Film】
• Do Korean people like to go to a cinema to watch a film?
• What kinds of movies do you like best?
• What was the first film that you watched?
• Do you prefer foreign films or Korean films?
【Boat】
• Do you like boats?
• Have you ever travelled by boat?
• What are the advantages of travelling by boat?
• Is boat trip popular in your country?
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Describe something given to you that you really need
You should say:

• What it is
• Who gave it to you
• Why you need it
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• What things do young people like to buy?

• Why do people buy things that are not necessary?
• What should parents do when their children ask for things their friends have?
• Is consumption important to a country?
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【Emails】
• How do you feel when you receive emails?
• What kinds of emails do you receive that make you feel excited?
• How do you communicate with others at work – by email? Is it more convenient?
【App 】
• Do old people in your country like to use apps?
• Do you often use apps on mobile phones?
• Do you want to develop an app yourself?
• What kinds of apps do you expect in the future?
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Describe an interesting part of your country
You should say:

• Where it is
• How you got to know about it
• What it is famous for
• And explain why you think it is interesting
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• What’s the difference between people living in the city and people living in the countryside?
• What’s the difference between big cities and small cities?
• What’s the difference between the north and south part of your country?
• What makes one country different from the other?
• Do you like living in big cities or small ones?
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【Chocolates】
• Do you like chocolates?
• Is chocolate a good gift?
• Why do you think people like chocolate?
• Have you ever given chocolates to someone?
【News / Newspaper】
• Why do you want to know the latest news?
• Do you think newspapers will be very important to you in the future?
• Do you prefer getting news online or from the newspaper?
• How often do you talk about news with your friends?
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Describe a place you plan to travel to that is far away from your home
You should say:

• Where it would be
• How you would like to go there
• What you would do there
• And explain why you would like to go there
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• Where do Korean people like to travel to?

• Do people in your country like to have holidays?
• What are the disadvantages of working overtime?
• What kinds of activities do people like to do for holidays?
• Why do some people prefer to stay at home during holidays?
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【Mirror】
• Have you ever bought mirrors?
• Do you often look at yourself in the mirror?
• Do you think mirrors are necessary ornaments?
• Would you use mirrors to decorate rooms?
【Jewelry】
• What’s your attitude toward jewelry?
• What kind of jewelry you like to buy?
• Why do so many people choose to buy expensive jewelry to maintain value?
• How often do you wear jewelry?
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Describe an interesting talk or lecture
You should say:

• When you heard it
• Where you heard it
• What it was about
• And explain why you think it was interesting
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• What kinds of people will be invited to give a speech?

• In what occasion would you be a good listener?
• Is listening to speeches important to children?
• What is required to be a good public speaker?
• Will Korean people feel nervous when it comes to public speaking?
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【Housework】
• What kinds of housework do you dislike to do?
• Did you help your parents do housework when you were young?
• Do you think it’s important for children to do some?
【Bring things】
• What will you bring when you go out?
• Did you ever forget to bring things?
• Will you bring different things in the daytime or at night?
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Describe something you made that you gave to other people
You should say:

• What it was
• What it was like
• Who you gave it to
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• Have you received anything that were made by the giver?

• When receiving a gift, do you prefer something that was self-made, or something bought in stores?
• Which is better, self-made food or food that you buy?
• Are art classes important in schools?
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【Meal / Eat out】

• When do you have meals?
• Who do you often have meals with?
• Do you often eat out?
• Do you like to eat at home or outside?
• What’s your favorite restaurant?
【Leisure】
• What’s your favorite way to relax?
• Do the old like to do the same activities ?
• Do you have enough time to relax ?
• Do you think it’s important to have leisure time?
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Describe a favorite song of yours
You should say:

• What this song is about
• When you listened to this song for the first time
• How often you listen to this song
• And explain why you think it is your favorite
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• What type of songs is the most popular among today’s young people in Korea?
• Why do you think pop music is so popular?
• What kinds of songs do elders prefer?
• Why is square dancing music so loud?
• Has your preference in music changed over the years?
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【Teenagers】
• What do teenagers like to do in your country?
• Do boy teenagers and girl teenagers like different things?
• Do they like to stay with people of their own age?
• What’s the best part of being a teenager?
【Letters】
• Who do you usually write to?
• Is it hard to think of what to write?
• How do you feel when you receive a letter?
• Do you think people will still write letters in the future?
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Describe an interesting animal
You should say:

• When you saw/knew it for the first time
• Where it lives
• And explain why it is interesting
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• Have you seen any TV programs about animals?

• What should we do to protect endangered animals?
• Do you support doing experiments on animals?
• Why do some people refuse to eat meat?
• What would happen when some species disappear on earth?
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【Countryside】
• Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?
• What do people living in the countryside like to do?
• What are the benefits of living in rural areas?
• What’s the difference between living in the city and living in the countryside?
【Dictionary】
• How often do you use your dictionary?
• Do you think the dictionary is useful?
• What kinds of dictionaries have you used before?
• How will dictionaries change in the future?
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Describe an important plant in your country
You should say:

• What it is
• Where you see it
• Why it is important
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• Do people in your country like to grow plants at home?

• Do old people grow plants?
• How do schools teach students to grow plants?
• What is the main plant in your country?
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【Patience】
• What do you think is patience?
• Do you think patience is important?
• Do you think you are an patient person?
• Have you ever lost your patience?
【Watch】
• Do you like to wear watches?
• Do people still wear watches in your country?
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Describe the last book you read
You should say:

• What type/kind of book it was
• What it was about
• Where you read it
• How you felt about the book?
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• In your country, who would ask children to read, schools or parents?

• Do you prefer paper books or E-books?
• Do you think printed books will continue to exist?
• Do you think parents should continue reading?
• What kind of books do children read?
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【Politeness】
• Are you a polite person?
• Who taught you to be polite?
• Is it important to be polite?
• What would you do if others are not polite to you?
【Outdoor activities】
• Do you like outdoor activities?
• What outdoor activities do you (most) like to do?
• What kinds of sports would you like to try in the future?
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Describe an interesting job that you want to have in the future
You should say:

• What it is
• How you can find this job
• What qualities it requires
• And explain why it is an interesting job
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
• Is it hard to find an interesting job in Korea?

• What kinds of preparation should people do for a job interview?
• Why do some people keep changing their jobs?
• What should a good employer do?
• How would you define ‘an interesting job’?

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Speaking Part 1 (4~5 mins)

Topic/Questions always included in Part 1 (Optional for teachers)

【Checking name and ID】

• What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

• Can you describe the place where you live?

• Is it a big city or a small town?

• How long have you been living there?

• Do you work or are you a student?

• Do you prefer to work in the mornings or in the afternoons?

Speaking Part 3 (4~5 mins)

【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

• What kind of cities do you like?

You should say:

▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)

• Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?

【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

You should say:

▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)

• In what ways can we fix traffic problems?

• Do you prefer public or private transportation? Why?

【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

You should say:

▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)

• Why do children like to laugh?

• What kinds of things do Korean people do to be happy?

【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

You should say:

▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)

• What are the reasons why people use the internet?

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【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

• Where you do plan to go for holidays in the future?

You should say:

▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)

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【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

You should say:

▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)

• What do children often do atin a birthday party?

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【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

You should say:

▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)

• What do you think of buying medicine online?

• What do you think of fakealternative medicine?

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【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

You should say:

▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)

• What kinds of people may lose things often?

• What do you usually do to look for lost items?

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【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

You should say:

• How do you usually plan your free time?

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【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

You should say:

▶ PART III. (4~5 mins)

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【Checking name and ID + Work / Study (or) Where you live】

• Why do people like expensive watches?