UNIT 1: IDENTITY
PART 1
1. Do you think what makes you special?
2. Did your parents tell you anything about the day you were born?
3. Do you know the meaning of your family name?
4. Have you ever had any nicknames as a child or as an adult?
3. What types of ID do you regularly use?
4. Are you embarrassed by your photo on your ID or passport?
5. Have you ever had a cultural experience that changed your world view?
6. How are you like your mother/ your father?
7. Can your native language affect your cultural identity?
8. What do you think are your three best qualities?
9. What’s your favorite book/ movie and why?
[Link]’s the most challenging course you’ve ever studied?
[Link] are your future career goals?
PART 2
CARD 1 – UNIT 1
Part 2
Describe someone who has had an important influence in your life.
You should say:
who the person is
how long you have known him/her
what qualities this person has
and explain how that person has had such an influence in your life.
PART 3
1. What types of people influence the young in your country? Why?
2. Why is it important to have role models in our life?
3. What factors do you think might influence your self- identity in the future?
4. Who can influence children more, teachers or parents?
5. Do you think social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have more negative
than positive effects on the young generation in your country? Why?
PART 2
CARD 2 – UNIT 1
Describe a memorable event of your life.
You should say:
what it is
what happened
where you were
and explain this is a memorable event.
PART 3
1. What events usually become memorable in our life?
2. What is the importance of family celebration in our life?
3. How can a good memory help people to do their work?
4. Do you think that it’s important to remember all the things? Why?
5. Do you think memorable events can affect your personality? Why?
UNIT 2 - DESIGN
PART 1
1. Can you describe your hometown/ village?
2. What do you like doing in your free time? Why?
3. Is it easy to learn how to draw?
4. Would you enjoy having a career as a designer? Why?
5. Do you think art classes are necessary? Why?
6. What benefits can you get from painting?
7. What kind of paintings do people like?
8. How often do you visit art galleries?
9. Do you prefer comfortable or good-looking shoes? Why?
[Link] you think about price or design when you shop for a product? Why?
[Link] you think we should buy products because they’re functional, not because they look
good?
[Link] you think a simple design is better than a complicated design? Why?
PART 2
CARD 4 – UNIT 2
Describe the ideal home that you would like to live in.
You should say
where it would be
what your ideal home would look like
how it would be made
and say why you would like to live there.
PART 3
1. Should houses be built differently for different climatic conditions? Why?
2. Do you think houses will be built from different materials in the future? Why?
3. Should houses be different for young and old people? Why?
4. Do you think people’s preferences for houses changed in past few years?
5. What is a smart home? And how does it work?
PART 2
CARD 5 – UNIT 2
Describe a modern building.
You should say:
where it is
what it looks like
what it is used for
and explain why you like/dislike it.
PART 3
1. What is the most important for a public building: design, location, or facilities?
2. Do you think the appearance of a building is important?
3. How have the buildings in your home town changed in the past few years?
4. Do you think a well-designed and modern building make our lives easier? Why?
5. How does a poorly designed building create problems for us?
UNIT 3 - THOUGHT
PART 1
1. How often do you use the Internet?
2. Do you use any gadgets on a daily basis?
3. Do you own a computer?
4. Do you have a good memory or a bad memory?
5. Which techniques do you use to remember new vocabulary when you learn a foreign
language?
6. Have you ever forgotten something important, like your keys or your phone?
7. Have you ever forgotten an important date, like a birthday or an anniversary?
8. Are there some things or times that you will never forget?
9. Do you often train your memory?
10 What do you usually do to improve your memory?
[Link] you easily memorize information?
[Link] the ability to memorize lots of things important? Why or why not?
PART 2
CARD 7 – UNIT 3
Describe a time that you looked for information on the Internet.
You should say:
when it happened
what you were looking for
where you were searching on the Internet
and say how you felt about this information.
PART 3
1. Which websites are popular among your generation?
2. How do you think the Internet will affect our lives in the future?
3. How has the Internet changed social behaviour?
4. How has the Internet changed the way we communicate with others?
5. Why do bad news negative headlines get much more attention?
PART 2
CARD 8 – UNIT 3
Describe a memorable event of your life.
You should say:
what it is
what happened
where you were
and explain this is a memorable event.
PART 3
1. What types of events usually become memorable in our life?
2. Do you think that it is important to remember all the things? Why?
3. Why is childhood important?
4. How does a person’s childhood ìnluence what kind of adult they become?
5. Why are memorable experiences important?
UNIT 4 - FIRE
PART 1
1. What comes to mind when you hear the word “fire”?
2. What are your earliest memories of fire?
3. Are you afraid of fire? Why?
4. What problems does fire cause in today’s world?
5. What do you know about the Ring of Fire?
6. Have you ever seen a building on fire?
7. Have you ever seen a forest destroyed by fire?
8. Do you like cooking? Why?
9. Do you like fireworks? Why?
[Link] you let kids play with fire? Why?
[Link] we cook when we go camping in forests?
[Link] are the uses of fire?
PART 2
CARD 10 – UNIT 4
Describe a fire you saw.
You should say:
when it happened
where it happened
what people did
and say how you felt.
PART 3
1. Do you ever worry about electrical fire in your house/ school/ building?
2. What are some benefits of controlled use of fire?
3. Why might fire be considered both a foe and a friend?
4. Do you think there will ever be a time when fire isn’t used in society?
5. Why is fire important for survival?
PART 2
CARD 11 – UNIT 4
Describe a natural disaster that may happen in your country.
You should say:
what it is
where it may happen
why it may happen
and explain how it affects people’s lives
PART 3
1. How much do you know about fire safety?
2. Should children be taught fire safety at school?
3. Do you think wild fire is a common natural disaster in your country?
4. What should people do to prevent fire in forests/ houses/schools?
5. What is the most common cause of fire damage?
UNIT 5 - MOVEMENT
PART 1
1. Do you like crowded places?
2. Is your city crowded?
3. What kind of places are crowded in where you’re living now?
4. When was the last time you were in crowded place?
5. Do you prefer to go to crowded places or places that have few people?
6. How do you commute to your school or your place of work?
8. Do you want to work or study near your house?
9. What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?
[Link] much time do you spend traveling on a normal day?
[Link] you prefer public transport or private transport?
[Link] will become the most popular means of transport in your country?
PART 2
CARD 13 – UNIT 5
Describe a memorable journey you have made.
You should say:
where you were going
how you were traveling
why you were making the journey
and say what made the journey so memorable.
PART 3
1. What do people learn from traveling?
2. What problems can people have when they are on their journey, for example, to work or
school?
3. What do you think is the best way for a tourist to travel if they want to learn about your
country?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by plane?
5. What makes a meaningful journey?
PART 2
CARD 14 – UNIT 5
Describe an exciting competition or sporting event you have witnessed.
You should say:
what the competition or sporting event was
when and where it took place
who won
and explain why it was exciting.
PART 3
1. What is the most popular sport in your country?
2. Do you think people in your country are less healthy than they used to be?
3. How can we encourage young people to stay healthy?
4. What events do you think are often crowded? Why?
5. What are the potential risks when going to a crowded place?
UNIT 6 - DISEASE
PART 1
1. Why is it important to vary your diet?
2. In what ways do you try to stay healthy?
3. Is it easy to keep fit where you live?
4. Are you careful about what you eat?
5. How important is a healthy lifestyle for you?
6. Do you eat much junk food?
7. What part of your lifestyle would you most like to make healthier?
8. How do you keep yourself healthy?
9. Do you think you have a balanced diet?
[Link] do you manage stress in life?
[Link] you do any sports?
[Link] are the health benefits of playing sports?
PART 2
CARD 16 – UNIT 6
Describe a piece of advice about health that you find
useful. You should say:
what it is
where you got it
when we should apply it
and explainwhy you find it useful.
PART 3
1. Do you think people have become more health-conscious in recent years?
2. Do people in your country exercise frequently?
3. Do you think that technology can affect our health?
4. Which one do you support, treating diseases or preventing them?
[Link] do you think some people continue bad habits when they know that they are damaging
to their health?
CARD 17 – UNIT 6
Describe something you do to keep fit.
You should say:
what the activity is
when you do it
how often you do it
and explain why it is a good way to look after your health.
PART 3
1. What more do you think could be done to promote healthy living in your country?
2. How can individuals take more responsibility for their own health?
3. How could parents encourage children to live healthily?
4. What should young people do to be healthier?
5. What is the role of the government in improving health care quality?
UNIT 7 - SURVIVAL
PART 1
1. If your life was in danger, who would you call and why?
2. Have you tried doing anything dangerous that could risk your life?
3. Do you think your neighborhood is dangerous?
4. Have you ever caused any danger to other people?
5. What was the most dangerous thing that you have done?
6. What kind of challenge would you like to try?
7. Do you have any heroes that have done something amazing?
8. What challenges have you faced in your life?
9. What is the most dangerous time of day to be outside in your community?
[Link] are there still people who love to do dangerous sports?
[Link] sources of energy do you use everyday?
[Link] you use alternate sources of energy?
PART 2
CARD 19 – UNIT 7
Describe a difficult thing you did well.
You shoud say:
what it was
how you did it
why it was difficult
and explain how you felt after you did it.
PART 3
1. Do you like facing difficult or challenging tasks?
2. How do young people handle difficult tasks?
3. Do you think being challenged is good for a person?
4. Which do you think is better: to face these difficulties alone or to seek the help of others?
5. What can we do to overcome the thought that everything was difficult?
PART 2
CARD 20 – UNIT 7
Describe a helpful person at work or school.
You should say:
who it was
what this person helped
how this person helped
and explain how you felt after this person helped you.
PART 3
1. What are the qualities of being helpful?
2. Do you think children should be taught to help others?
3. How can we encourage children to help others?
4. How can charitable organizations help people?
5. Do think it's better to give than to receive? Why?
UNIT 8 - LAW
PART 1
1. How much time do you spend using a computer at work or at home?
2. What do you mainly use a computer for?
3. Did you learn how to use a computer at school?
4. Have you ever taken a course to improve your computer skills?
5. Has the Internet made your job/studies easier?
6. Which device do you prefer to use for browsing the internet?
7. Do you often use emails?
8. Are emails popular in your country?
9. Do you think emails are going to replace letters in the future? Why?
[Link] you think it is risky to shop online?
[Link] you think it is safe to make friends online?
[Link] are the most common cybercrimes in your country?
PART 2
CARD 22 – UNIT 8
Describe a time when you got the wrong information
You should say:
what information it is
where you heard/read that information
when you heard/read it
and explain how you feel about it.
PART 3
1. How do most people get their news in your country?
2. Do you believe everything you read in the newspapers? Why/Why not?
3. How has social media changed the way we get and share the news?
4. How do the Internet affect our everyday life?
5. What should be done to prevent the spread fo fake news or disinformation?
PART 2
CARD 23 – UNIT 8
Describe a piece of technology that you find useful.
You should say:
what it is
what you can do with it
how often you use it
and explain why you find it so useful.
PART 3
1. What are some of the main uses of technology for communication?
2. Do you agree that some people use technology for communication too much?
3. What are the differences between old and young people’s attitudes toward
technology for communication?
4. Do you think that the advance in technology has improved standards of education in
schools?
5. What are the disadvantages of modern technology to the youth of today?
UNIT 9 - SOUND
PART 1
1. Are you ever bothered by noise?
2. Where can you hear loud noises?
3. Do you think there is more noise in people’s lives today than in the past?
4. What sounds do you like?
5. What sounds remind you of your childhood??
6. Do you mind noises?
7. What types of noise do you come across in your daily life?
8. Are there any sounds that you like?
9. What sounds make you feel relaxed?
[Link] type of music do you often listen to?
[Link] you think there’s too much noise in modern society?
[Link] cities becoming noisier?
PART 2
CARD 25 – UNIT 9
Describe a public facility (park, cinema, ...) which is newly opened in your cou
You should say:
what the facility is
when it is opened
where the facility is opened at
and explain the effects of the facility on the community.
PART 3
1. Should parks be free of charge for everyone? Why?
2. Where do old people prefer to spend their time?
3. Do you think people in the city forget to enjoy their time?
4. What can be done to make the park a more relaxing place for people?
5. How do nature sounds help people relax?
PART 2
CARD 26 – UNIT 9
Describe a noisy environment you experienced.
You should say:
where it was
what type of noise it was
what you were doing at the time
and explain if it affected you negatively or not.
PART 3
1. What are some common sources of a lot of noise these days?
2. In your opinion, will the level of noise increase in the future?
3. What do you think when you see a person on the street listening to music using
headphones?
4. What is the reason that some people like to meet other people at a place with loud music?
5. How can loud noises be harmful to people’s health?
PART 2
CARD 27 – UNIT 9
Describe a musical instrument you would like to hear.
You should say:
what the musical instrument is
how the sound looks like
how it is made
and explain why you would like to hear it.
PART 3
1. Why music is good for us?
2. What is the powerful effect of the sound of music on human health?
3. Do you think kids should learn to play a kind of musical instrument? Why?
4. How music is useful in teaching and learning?
5. Why is music important to society?
UNIT 10 - TOMORROW
PART 1
1. Which form(s) of transport do you usually use?
2. What is the easiest way to get around your town/city?
3. Do people use public transport where you live?
4. Are there any problems with the public transport system in your town/city?
5. How do you prefer to travel on long journeys?
6. What is the most unusual method of transport you've ever used?
7. What measures could be taken to reduce problems of congestion in cities?
8. Do you think that transport problems are worse in urban or rural areas?
9. Do you want to use private or public transport?
10. How will you feel if you travel by hyperloop?
11. What do you know about drones?
12. Do you think technology help in transportation?
PART 2
CARD 28 – UNIT 10
Describe a time you traveled by public transport.
You should say:
what type of public transport you used
where you traveled from and to
what you did during the journey
and explain how you felt about traveling in this way.
PART 3
1. Has travel become safer in recent years?
2. How easy is it to travel around your country?
3. Which method of travel do you consider safest?
4. How do you think people will travel in the future?
5. What should be done to improve public transport system?
PART 2
CARD 29 – UNIT 10
Talk about one means of transport that you often use.
You should say:
where you usually go by that means of transport
what the advantages of that method of traveling are
what the disadvantages are
and say if you think you will use that means of transport more or
less often in the future, and why
PART 3
1. Do you think people like to travel far away from home? Why?
2. What is different about traveling nowadays compared to in the past?
3. What means of transportation do people prefer to use when traveling? Why?
4. Do you think trains now are more environmentally friendly compared to older models? Why?
5. How would you suggest that the government improve the transport system in your city?
