Speaking Questions asked in November 2023

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Hometown

i. Where is your hometown?
ii. Do you like your hometown? Why?
iii. How long have you been living in your hometown?
iv. Do you believe it is a proper place to grow up? Why
v. How could your hometown be improved?
vi. Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
vii. Is there good public transportation in your hometown?
viii. Will you be moving away from your hometown?

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Rainy Days

i. Do you like rainy days?
ii. Does it rain much in your city?
iii. Would you like to live in a dry or wet place?

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Chatting

i. Do you often chat with friends?
ii. Do you prefer to chat online or face-to-face?
iii. Do you prefer group chat and individual chat?
iv. What will you do if you disagree with others?

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Ambition

i. Do you think you are an ambitious person?
ii. What was your dream when you were a child?
iii. What is your main ambition in life now?
iv. Are you the kind of person who never gives up on the dream?

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Days

i. What is your favorite day of the week?
ii. What is your least favorite day of the week?
iii. What is the busiest day of the week for you?
iv. Is there anything that you do every day?
v. Are weekdays and weekends the same for you?

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Success

Describe a successful business person you admire.
You should say:
• who this person is
• how you knew him/her
• what business he/she does
and explain why he/she is successful.

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Success

i. What factors lead to success?
ii. What do people need to sacrifice for success?
iii. Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?
iv. What do you think of family businesses?

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Popular

Describe a popular person.
You should say:
• who he/she is
• what he/she has done
• why he/she is popular
and explain how you feel about him/her.

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Popular

i. Why do some students want to become popular?
ii. What kinds of people are more popular at school?
iii. Do you think a good teacher should become popular?

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Science

Describe one area of science (medicine, physics, etc.) that interests you.
You should say:
• what it is
• when you knew it
• how you knew it
and explain why it sounds interesting to you.

Date: 29 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Science

i. Why do some children not like learning science at school?
ii. Should children be encouraged to learn science?
iii. Should people be encouraged to learn science after graduation?
iv. How do you get to know about scientific news?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Home

i. Do you live in a house or a flat?
ii. Why do you live in an apartment/house?
iii. How long have you lived there?
iv. What do you like the most about it?
v. What is your favorite room? Why?
vi. Can you describe the view from your windows?
vii. Do you plan to live there in the future?
viii. What are the advantages of living in your own home?
ix. What kind of accommodation do you wish to have in the future?
x. Can you tell me about your house when you were a child?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Small Businesses

i. Do you know many small businesses where you live?
ii. Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?
iii. Have you ever worked in small businesses?
iv. Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Running

i. Do you like running?
ii. Where do you run?
iii. Which places do you think are perfect for running?
iv. Do you think running is a good way to stay healthy?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Wild Animals

i. Are there wild animals in your country?
ii. Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?
iii. What is the animal you like to see in the wild?
iv. Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Maps

i. How often do you use maps on your phone?
ii. Are you good at using maps?
iii. Are there any maps in your home?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Communication

Describe a time when you talked to a group of people.
You should say:
• when it happened
• who you talked to
• why you gave this talk
and explain how you felt about the talk.

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Communication

i. What benefits does the Internet bring to communication?
ii. Which one is better, being a talker or a listener?
iii. What qualities does a person need to have to be a communicator?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Clothing

Describe a piece of clothing you wear most often.
You should say:
• what it is
• how often you wear it
• what it is like
and explain why you enjoy wearing it.

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Clothing

i. When do people wear formal clothes?
ii. What is the difference between the clothes of older people and the young people in your country?
iii. Do the people living in south India (warmer) wear different clothes from those living in the north (colder)?
iv. Do you think students like to wear uniforms?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Tired

Describe an activity that made you feel tired.
You should say:
• when it happened
• where it took place
• what the activity was
and explain why it made you feel tired.

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Tired

i. Does learning make people feel tired?
ii. When do people usually feel tired?
iii. How much free time do you think office workers should have?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Bad Service

Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant or shop.
You should say:
• when and where it happened
• what happened
• how you dealt with it
and explain how you felt about the experience.

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Bad Service

i. How do most people respond to bad services?
ii. Do you think most restaurants and shops provide better services than before?
iii. Why do some people remain silent when receiving bad service?
iv. What would you do as a boss to prevent bad service?

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Athlete

Describe a famous athlete you admire.
You should say:
• who he/she is
• what you know about him/he
• what he/she has achieved
and explain why you admire him/her.

Date: 23 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Athlete

i. What kinds of exercises do people like to do in your country?
ii. What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
iii. Do you think academic classes should replace PE classes?
iv. How can people know whether a child has a talent for sports?

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Living

i. Where are you living now?
ii. Do people of different age groups live in your area?
iii. What do you like most about where you live?
iv. What is the neighborhood like where you live?
v. Do you have any friends there?
vi. What can be improved in the area where you live?
vii. Do you know any famous people in the area where you live?
viii. Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Transport

i. How do you go to work/school?
ii. How far is it from your home to work/school?
iii. What is the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
iv. Do you think people will drive more in the future?

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Ice Cream

i. Do you like ice cream?
ii. Did you eat ice cream when you were a child?
iii. Are there any shops selling ice cream near the place where you live?
iv. Can you make ice cream by yourself?

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Noise

i. Do you like to stay in a noisy place?
ii. Are there any quiet places in your city?
iii. Do people have the right to make noise?
iv. Do you like loud music?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Day Off

i. Do you usually spend your day off with your parents or friends?
ii. What do you often do on your day off?
iii. When was your last day off?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Park

Describe a park or a garden in your city.
You should say:
• where it is
• how often you go there
• what it is like
and explain why you like to visit it.

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Park

i. Do you think people should keep parks and gardens clean?
ii. Do you think people of all ages like to go to parks?
iii. What do old people like to do in parks?
iv. Why do some people like planting flowers?

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Advertisement

Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful.
You should say:
• where you can see it
• what it is about
• why you think it is useful
and explain how you feel about it.

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Advertisement

i. How do you feel about online advertising?
ii. Are there any great online advertisements?
iii. Why does buying new things make people happy?
iv. Do people still watch useless advertisements nowadays?

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Games

Describe a game you played in your childhood.
You should say:
• what the game was
• where you played it
• who you played it with
and explain how you felt about the game.

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Games

i. Do you think children today still like to play traditional games compared to computer games?
ii. Do young people want to play alone or with others?
iii. Is winning important in games?
iv. What can you learn from games?

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Ideas

Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions.
You should say:
• who this person is
• how you knew him/her
• what this person does
and explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting.

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Ideas

i. How do inventors and philosophers come up with new ideas?
ii. Do you think children should have their own opinions?
iii. Why do children often have opinions similar to their parents?
iv. Do you think teachers influence students’ opinions?

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Lost

Describe an occasion when you lost your way.
You should say:
• where you were
• what happened
• how you felt about it
and explain how you found your way.

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Lost

i. Why do some people get lost more easily?
ii. Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
iii. Do you think it is important to prepare before traveling to new places?
iv. How can people find their way when they are lost?

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Sports

Describe a sports program you like to watch.
You should say:
• what it is
• where you watch it
• who you watch it with
explain why you like to watch this sport.

Date: 16 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Sports

i. Which sport do you think most people like to do? Why?
ii. What are the benefits of exercise?
iii. Do you think children should receive education in school about keeping fit and healthy and eating healthily?
iv. What can be done to get children into sports?
v. What is the difference between watching sports on TV and watching live?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Hometown

i. Where is your hometown?
ii. Do you like your hometown? Why?
iii. How long have you been living in your hometown?
iv. Do you believe it is a proper place to grow up? Why
v. How could your hometown be improved?
vi. Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
vii. Is there good public transportation in your hometown?
viii. Will you be moving away from your hometown?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Helping

i. Do you usually help people around you?
ii. How do you help people around you?
iii. Do your parents teach you how to help others?
iv. What have you done to help the elderly?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Friends

i. Do you have many friends?
ii. How important are friends to you?
iii. Where do you often meet?
iv. What do you usually do with your friends?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Fishing

i. Is fishing popular in your country?
ii. Do you like eating fish?
iii. Have you ever been to a place with lots of fish around you?
iv. Have you ever seen any movies with lots of fish?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Bag

i. Do you usually carry a bag?
ii. What kinds of bags do you like?
iii. Do you often change bags?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Change

Describe a period that changed your life.
You should say:
• when and where it happened
• what happened
• how you felt about it
and explain how it changed your life.

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Change

i. Do you like new things or changes in life?
ii. Why do some people quit and change jobs frequently?
iii. How do you adapt to changes in life?
iv. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Decision

Describe a difficult decision you once made.
You should say:
• what the decision was
• when you made this decision
• how long it took to make the decision
and explain why it was difficult to make the decision.

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Decision

i. What important decisions do young people need to make after graduation?
ii. Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
iii. Who can children turn to for help when making decisions?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Electronic Devices

Describe a time when you solve a problem by using a computer.
You should say:
• what the problem was
• how you solved the problem
• how long it took to solve this problem
and explain how you felt about this experience.

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Electronic Devices

i. Where can people learn to use electronic devices?
ii. Do you think social media platforms like YouTube are good places for people to learn to use electronic devices?
iii. Do you think current electronic devices are better than those in the past?
iv. Why do people often have problems when using new products?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Memory

Describe a happy memory in your childhood.
You should say:
• what it was about
• who you were with
• what you did
and explain how you felt about it.

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Memory

i. Why do some people have a better memory than others?
ii. What kinds of things do people prefer to remember?
iii. What can people do to improve their memory?
iv. Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Rules

Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work.
You should say:
• what the rule is about
• what will happen if people break the rule
• why you think it is important
and explain how you feel about the rule.

Date: 10 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Rules

i. What rules should people follow when using public transport?
ii. Do parents in your country ask their children to obey the rules?
iii. What kinds of rules should be made at home?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Work

i. What subjects are you studying?
ii. Why did you decide to study those subjects?
iii. Do you like your subject?
iv. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or the afternoons?
v. Do you miss being a student?
vi. Is it exciting?
vii. Are you looking forward to working?
viii. How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
ix. Do you want to change your major?
x. What changes would you like to see in your school?
xi. What work do you do?
xii. Do you like your job?
xiii. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
xiv. What technology do you use at work?
xv. Who helps you the most? And how?
xvi. Do you want to change to another job?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Chatting

i. Do you often chat with friends?
ii. Do you prefer to chat online or face-to-face?
iii. Do you prefer group chat and individual chat?
iv. What will you do if you disagree with others?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Wild Animals

i. Are there wild animals in your country?
ii. Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?
iii. What is the animal you like to see in the wild?
iv. Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Gifts

i. What gifts do you want?
ii. Are you good at choosing gifts?
iii. Have you given other gifts made by you?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 1:
Topic – Fixing

i. Can you fix things?
ii. What kinds of things can you fix?
iii. Have you ever asked people to teach you to fix things?
iv. Do you think fixing things is a necessary skill?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Moving

Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place.
You should say:
• who he/she is
• what the new place is like
• why he/she moved to this place
And explain whether his or her move has a positive impact on you.

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Moving

i. Why do some young people keep moving?
ii. What’s the difference between living alone and living with roommates?
iii. Is it positive for young people to live by themselves?
iv. Apart from cooking, are there any other skills people need to learn if they live independently?
v. What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Cities

Describe a beautiful city you have visited.
You should say:
• where the city is
• when you went there
• why you went there
and explain why it is beautiful.

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Cities

i. Why do some like to visit historical cities?
ii. Do you think it is hard to protect historical buildings?
iii. Who should be responsible for protecting historical buildings?
iv. Do you think those tall buildings in cities look similar?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Helping

Describe someone you know who often helps others.
You should say:
• what he/she is like
• how he/she helps others
• why his/her help is beneficial
and explain why he/she helps others.

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Helping

i. How can children help their parents at home?
ii. Should students do community service? Why?
iii. Do students in your country do volunteer work?
iv. Why do some people do volunteer work all over the world?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Advice

Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone.
You should say:
• who you gave the advice to
• what the advice was
• why you gave the advice
and explain how he/she followed your advice.

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Advice

i. What advice do parents often give to their children in your country?
ii. Why do some children not follow their parent’s advice?
iii. Do you think we must listen to friends’ advice?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Shops

Describe a new shop that recently opened in your city/town.
You should say:
• where the shop is
• what it sells
• what kinds of people usually go to this shop
and explain how successful you think it will be in the future.

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Shops

i. What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
ii. Why do young people enjoy shopping in boutiques?
iii. Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers?
iv. How important are price and quality in influencing consumer behavior?
v. What is the difference between a small shop and a large shop?
vi. Are there any methods to improve the popularity of shops?

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 2:
Topic – Party

Describe a party you enjoyed.
You should say:
• when you went to this party
• where the party was held
• what kind of party it was
and explain why you enjoyed this party.

Date: 01 November 2023
Part 3:
Topic – Party

i. Why do people like parties while others don’t?
ii. Do you think music and dance are a must at a party?
iii. What are the differences between parties at home and in public places?