Describe an energetic person that you know

You should say:

Who is this person?

How you knew this person

Why do you think this person is energetic?

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think machines could replace human workers in the future?

Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future?

What's the difference between the payment for physical work and that for mental work?

What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?

Describe a job that is useful to the society

You should say:

What job it is

How do you know about this job?

What types of people do this job

And explain why you think this job is useful to the society

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think schools should provide career advice to students?

Who should receive a higher salary, young people or older people?

Do you think doctors should be well-paid?

What kind of jobs deserve a high salary?

What kind of jobs receive a low income?

What kind of jobs are well-paid in your country?

Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live
there (not your hometown)
You should say:

Where is it?

What the place is like

When you visited there

Who you went there with

And explain why you would recommend this place to others

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do many people choose to move to big cities?

What are the benefits of living close to one's workplace?

What kinds of place do people in your country prefer to live in?

What should people prepare before they move to a different city?

Why do people move from one place to another?

Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways

You should say:

When and where it happened

What happened

How you felt about it

And explain how it changed your life in good ways

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?

When things like getting married or moving home happen, what kinds of things would you consider?

Who can adapt better to changes, children or adults?

How do you adapt to changes in life?

Why do some people quit and change jobs?

Do you like new things or changes in life?

Describe a countryside area that you have been to

You should say:

Where is it?

When and why you went there

Who you went there with

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the differences between the city and the countryside?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside?

What kind of people would like to stay in the countryside?

Do people go to the countryside to travel or to live?

Do most people prefer to live in big cities or in the countryside?

Do people in your country like to go hiking?

Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life

You should say:

What is the invention?

What it can do How popular is it?

Whether it is difficult or easy to use

And explain why it is useful

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments, or private companies?

Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?

Are there any other inventions that make the world better?

What inventions do you think should be improved?

Do you think only scientists can invent new things?

What qualities do inventors have?

Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result
You should say:

What the decision was

When you made that decision

Why it was difficult to make

And explain how you felt about the good result

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do advertisements influence consumers' decisions?

Who do young people like to ask for advice when making decisions?

Do you think it's necessary for kids to make as many decisions by themselves as much as they can?

Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from others?

Do you think young people are easily influenced by others when they make decisions? Why or why not?

What kinds of decisions do young people have to make?

Young people have to make many big decisions like deciding a career, choosing where to live

Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion

You should say:

Who asked for your opinion

Why he/she wanted to know your opinion

What opinion you gave

And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What should a company do when receiving feedback about its products?

Should teachers give advice to children?

Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?

Why do people like to express their opinions on the Internet nowadays?

What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the Internet?

Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important
You should say:

What happened

When it happened

How important the cellphone/smartphone was

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think it is too late to call others at 11 or 12 o'clock at night?

What can be done to stop cellphone addiction?

Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone calls in public?

What are the differences between young people and old people when using a cellphone?

What do you usually do with a cell phone?

Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time

You should say:

What is it?

How do you implement it?

How difficult is it?

And explain how you feel about the way/change

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What can schools do to help students learn time management?

Is it necessary for children to learn time management?

Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?

Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?

Does technology help people save time? How and why?

What can people do to save time?

Describe a friend you like to talk with
You should say:

Who is he/she

What do you like to talk about

Why do you like to talk with him/her

And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the differences between talking to a friend and talking to a stranger?

What makes a good listener?

Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?

What do young people talk about when they meet up?

Where do young people like to meet?

Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam

You should say:

When it happened

Where you were stuck

What did you do while waiting

And explain how you felt in the traffic jam

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Would you rather be in a car or a bus in a traffic jam?

Do you like to use public transportation?

What are good ways to manage traffic?

Do you think the high ways will help reduce traffic jams?

Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam problems?

How can we solve the traffic jam problem?

Describe a quiet place you like to go
Where is it?

How you knew it

How often do you go there?

What do you do there?

And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?

Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?

Do you think only old people have time for leisure?

How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?

How do people spend their leisure time in your country?

Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?

Describe something that surprised you and made you happy

You should say:

What it was

Who did this?

How you found out about it and what you did

And explain why it surprised you and made you happy

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What do people usually spend money on?

Do men and women have different attitudes and feelings about shopping?

Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?

How can people be happy?

Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?

How do people express happiness in your culture?

Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future
You should say:

Who is he/she

Whether you worked together before

What kind of work would you like to do with him/her

Explain how you feel about this family member

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What do people need to do to change their jobs?

Why do people want to change their jobs?

What benefits are there when working for big companies?

Why do people want to have a family business?

Is it good to work with family members? Why?

What kinds of family businesses are common in India?

Describe a job that one of your grandparents did

What was the job about

Was this only the one job she or he did

How you felt about it

Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy

You should say:

What is it?

When you do it

Who do you do it with

Why is it important to keep fit and healthy

Explain why it can help you keep fit and healthy

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Should schools provide physical education to students? Why and how?

How can we use technology to keep fit?

Do you think it is good for governments to utilize popular celebrities to help build health awareness?

How can parents help and guide their children to keep healthy?

What do people normally do to keep fit and healthy in your country?

How do children and old people keep fit and healthy?

Describe an occasion that you lost something in public

You should say:

What you lost

When and where you lost it

What did you do to find it

Explain how you felt about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What do people often feel after losing things?

What can we do to reduce the possibility of losing things?

What kinds of people may lose things often?

Is it effective to offer rewards for finding lost things?

What will people do when losing things?

What kinds of things do people usually lose?

Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn't cost you much
You should say:

When the day was

Where you went

How much you spent

Explain how you feel about the day

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Going out to have holidays is tiring. Why do people still want to do it?

Why do people like to have days off?

Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?

Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in
You should say:

What the contest/competition is about

Where the contest/competition will take place

When it will be held

Explain why you would like to participate in it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think the ability to compete is natural or learned?

What kinds of people like to take part in competitions?

What kinds of industries need competition? Why?

Why are competition shows popular?

What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?

Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study

You should say:

What is it?

How it helps you concentrate

When you do it

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What can people do to improve their ability to concentrate?

Is it important for children to concentrate on their studies? Why?

Can exercise help people improve concentration?

What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?

Do you think technology will harm children's ability to concentrate?

Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?
Describe a traditional product in your country
You should say:

What is it?

When you tried this product for the first time

What it is made of

Explain how you feel about it

India is a country rich in tradition and culture. It is known for its diversity across regions.

Each state has its unique traditional products

Here I would like to talk about a traditional product from Punjab.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Where should children learn about culture, at school or at home?

Do you think people should be proud of their own culture? Why?

Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?

What are some traditional Indian products?

Do you think traditions are important for a country? Why?

Why are traditional products important?

Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive way

You should say:

What is it?

What benefits it has brought

How it influences people of different ages

And explain how it changed people's lives

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?

What kinds of inventions can be used at school?

What household appliances make us lazy?

What is the most helpful innovation at home?

Describe a time you were very busy
You should say:

When it happened

Where were you?

What did you do?

And explain why you were busy

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Does technology distract people?

How does technology help with time management?

What kind of pressure people may experience at work?

Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?

What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?

Describe a popular/well-known person in your country

You should say:

Who is this person?

What he/she has done

Why he/she is popular

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think popular children will grow up to be popular adults?

What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?

When a child is popular at school, they often have many friends. They feel supported and enjoy a sense of
belonging. This can boost their confidence and self-esteem.

Which one is more important, maintaining a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?

What kinds of people are popular at work?

Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions
about your work/study
You should say:

Who is the person?

What he/she said

How the advice/suggestion affected you

And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think people care about others' comments about them?

Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or in study?

Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback? Why?

Should parents always encourage their children?

When should parents encourage their children?

Describe an interesting neighbor

You should say:

Who is he/she

How you knew him/her

What do you do together

And explain why he/she is interesting

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

How do people build relationships with local people in a new place?

Why do many people in big cities not know their neighbors?

Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbors?

How do children build relationships with others in a community?

How can people improve the relationship with neighbors in a community?

Do you think people are familiar with their neighbors?

Describe an important event you celebrated
You should say:

What the event was

When it happened

Who attended the event?

And explain how you felt about the event

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do most people like to share their good news with others?

Why is it important to celebrate festivals?

Do people often celebrate festivals with families?

Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?

What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?

Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?

Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved

You should say:

What is it?

Why haven't you achieved it

What are you doing about it now

And how do you feel about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the traits of ambitious people?

Why do some people like to be the manager in the workplace?

How do people balance work and life?

Why don't some people have dreams?

Why are some people very ambitious in their work?

What ambitions do children usually have?

Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully
You should say:

What the event was

How you prepared for it

Who helped you to organize it

And explain why you think it was a successful event

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you prefer to prepare and organize an activity or just take part in an activity?

How would you feel when you were not well prepared for something?

When I am not well prepared, I feel anxious and nervous because I fear making mistakes. Lack of preparation
can also lead to embarrassment if things don’t go as expected.

Do people need others' help when organizing things?

Does everything need to be well prepared?

How can parents help children to be organized?

Describe a skill that you learned from older people

You should say:

What is the skill?

Who you learned it from

How you learned it

And how do you feel about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think many old people in your country feel lonely?

What new skills can old people learn?

What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?

What skills can young people learn from older people?

What kind of help do you think older people need?

What can children learn from their parents?

Describe a long walk you ever had
You should say:

When this happened

Where you walked

Who were you were with

And explain how you felt about this long walk

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think that walking is not as helpful as playing other sports for our health?

What are the benefits of outdoor activities for children?

Do women have more leisure time than men?

Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?

What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?

What outdoor activities do people like?

Describe something that you can't live without (not a computer/phone)

You should say:

What is it?

What do you do with it

How it helps you in your life

And explain why you can't live without it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think it is good for a child to always take his or her favorite toy with them all the time?

Why do all children like toys?

What do you think influences people to buy new things?

Is the way people buy things affected? How?

Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?

Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?

Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about
You should say:

Who is he/she

When you met him/her

Why do you want to know more about him/her

And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What should we not talk about when we meet a person for the first time?

What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the first time?

What qualities make true friends?

Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?

How do people make friends in India?

Describe a course that impressed you a lot

You should say:

What the course was about

Where you took the course

What did you do during the course

And explain why it impressed you a lot

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What can we learn from history?

What do people need to remember in their daily lives?

Can technology help people remember things better? How?

Do people like things of memorial significance?

Why do some people have a better memory than others?

Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired
You should say:

What is it?

How was it broken

How you got it repaired

And how you felt about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What kinds of things are easily repaired?

Do you think luxury products are of better quality?

Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?

What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?

Is the quality of products worse than before?

Describe someone you really like to spend time with

You should say:

Who is this person?

How you knew him/her

What you usually do together

And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think it is important for us to get along with different kinds of people?

Do you think it's important to spend some time alone?

Do you like talking with older people? Why?

Do people have time for themselves nowadays?

How do leaders get along with their subordinates?

What kinds of people are easy to get along with?

Describe a special cake you received from others
You should say:

When it happened

Where it happened

Who you got the cake from

And explain why it's a special cake

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?

In your country, do people nowadays cook at home as frequently as people did in the past?

Do you think it's good to communicate when eating with your family?

Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?

Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?

What are the differences between special food in India and other countries?

Describe an interesting song

You should say:

What is the song?

What story the song tells

Whether the song is popular

And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Are foreign songs popular in your country?

Do you like to watch music TV programs? Why?

What are the differences between live concert and online concert?

What kinds of people like traditional music?

What kinds of music do young people like?

Why are many music competitions popular in India?

Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend
You should say:

What the discussion was about

What opinions you and your friend had

Why do you think the discussion was interesting?

And how you felt about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do some young people refuse to communicate with others?

Should parents consider their children's opinions on everything? Why?

Should parents require their children to obey them?

Do children have strong opinions?

When do children normally form their own views?

Describe a thing you did to learn another language

You should say:

What language have you learned?

What did you do?

How it helped you learn the language

And how you felt about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Some people think that technology has made it unnecessary to learn languages. What do you think?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a language?

What is the best way to learn a language?

Do you think language learning is important? Why?

What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

Describe a person who you follow on social media
You should say:

Who is he/she

How you knew him/her

What he/she posts on social media

And explain why you follow him/her on social media

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think it is easy to make friends on social media?

Do you think people will read paper newspapers and books in the future? Why?

Do older people spend much time on social media?

Do older people and younger people use the same kinds of social media apps?

What can people do on social media?

Describe a rule you dislike and would like to change in the future
You should say:

What is it?

What is it for?

Why don't you like it

And explain why you would like to change it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you know anyone who has broken the law? How?

When is it okay to break the rules?

How are people punished when parking at a wrong spot?

What rules should children follow at home?

What are the rules that students should follow at school?

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you
You should say:

What the clothing was

Who gave it to you

When you got it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What influences the way people dress in today's society?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform at school?

Why do people from different countries wear different clothes?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?

Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?

Describe a city that you think is very interesting/famous

You should say:

Where is it?

What it is famous for

How you knew this city

And explain why you think it is very interesting/famous

India is a diverse country.

There are many beautiful cities in India.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think the big cities in India today will become even larger in the future?

What are the benefits of urbanization?

Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people?

Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?

Why do some young people like to live in cities?

What advantages can tourism bring to a city?

Describe a time you visited a new place
You should say:

Where the new place is

When you went there

Why did you go there?

And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do many people enjoy visiting a new place?

How do young and old people react differently to new things?

Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?

How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?

Describe a story someone told you and you remember

You should say:

What the story was about

Who told you this story

Why do you remember it?

And how do you feel about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Which do you think is better, paper books or e-books?

Why do children like stories?

How do people tell stories to children?

How has technology changed storytelling?

Do young children like the same stories as older children?

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
You should say:

How you knew your friend

How long have you known him/her?

How would you choose a gift for him/her

And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Are there any unlucky things that people should not buy as gifts in your country?

What do people usually consider when buying gifts?

Which do people give on traditional festivals, red envelopes or other kinds of gifts?

Is it difficult to choose a gift?

When do people normally send gifts to others?

Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

You should say:

What kind of toy it is

When you received it

How you played it

And how you felt about it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?

What's the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?

Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?

What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?

Should advertising aimed at children be prohibited?

How do advertisements influence children?

Describe an important river/lake in your country
You should say:

Where is it located

How big/long it is

What it looks like

And explain why it is important

India is a diverse country.

There are many rivers, lakes, beaches in India which are important.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Are rivers and lakes important to a country?

What are the popular water sports in your country?

How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?

Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?

How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?

Do people like that river in your country?

Do you like any activities on water?

Is it necessary for everyone to learn swimming?

Do people in your country go to swim in their spare time?

Describe an old person you know who has had an interesting life

You should say:

Who is this person?

Where he/she lives

What he/she has done in his/her life

And explain how you feel about him/her

I know many old persons, but here I would like to talk about my friend Sonia’s grandfather.

I met him about 6 months ago and I found him very interesting.

His name is Mr Jaswant Singh.

He is in his mid seventies.

He is not tall, but looks very handsome.

Even at this age he is very lithe and agile.

Sonia tells me that he is very health conscious, and never misses his morning and evening walk.

He retired as a colonel from the Indian army.

Once i visited Sonia’s place to work on a project and there I met him for the first time.

He was sitting in the lobby doing something on his laptop.

I found it very interesting that a person of his age was so comfortable with a laptop.

He was placing an order at [Link] for some headphones.

My parents find it difficult to handle a smartphone and he was using a laptop like a pro.

He greeted me very warmly and so I started chatting with him.

I was amazed at his vast knowledge.

He told me many interesting stories of his life in the army.

He told me how he participated actively in the Kargil war.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think old people's life will improve with the development of technology?

Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?

What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?

Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each other when they live together?

Why do some people live with old people?

What do old people often do in their daily lives?

Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store

You should say:

Where is the shop?

When you went to the shop

What service you received from the staff

And explain how you felt about the service

I am a shopaholic and I love to purchase things.

When I came home and showed my jeans to my family, they also liked them a lot.

I refer that shop to all my friends and relatives because of their services.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Can consumption drive economic growth?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?

What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?

Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?

Why are shopping malls so popular in India?

Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine

You should say:

What the change is

How you have changed the routine

Why you think it is a positive change

And explain how you feel about the change

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or older people? Both young
and older people should have equal opportunities for promotion, depending on their skills, experience, and
contributions. Young people may bring fresh ideas and energy, while older people often have valuable
experience and knowledge. The focus should be on performance and potential rather than age.

Who do you think would make changes more often, young people or old people?

Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?

What changes would people often make?

Is time management very important in our daily lives?

What do people normally plan in their daily lives?

Describe a place in a village that you visited

You should say:

Where it is

When you visited this place

What you did there

And how you feel about this place

However, today I would like to talk about a trip to a village called Sanghol near Chandigarh.

Sanghol is located about 40 kilometers from Chandigarh in Fatehgarh Sahib district.

It is also known as Ucha Pind Sanghol and is famous for its archaeological significance.

Excavations at Sanghol have revealed coins and seals related to the Harappan civilization.

I visited this village when I was in 10th standard as part of a school trip.

This was my first trip to a village, and I was excited to experience rural life firsthand.

Villages like Sanghol are deeply connected to nature and free from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village is surrounded by lush green fields, and the air is fresh and pollution-free.

Unlike cities, there is constant chirping of birds, narrow roads, no traffic jams, and a peaceful atmosphere.

One surprising feature of Sanghol was the presence of a museum in the village.

The museum houses historical artifacts like a Buddhist stupa, crossbars, pillars, and figurines.

Some of the artifacts from this museum are displayed in special exhibits in museums around the world.

What we eat in the cities has so much spray of insecticides and pesticides that the taste of veggies is different.

It was so much fun.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think people will live in villages in the future?

What do people usually do when they visit a village?

When people visit a village, they often enjoy exploring the natural surroundings, interacting with local
residents, and learning about traditional farming methods. Many visitors appreciate the chance to experience a
simpler way of life and try activities such as farming, hiking, or enjoying local festivals and cuisine.

Why do people want to go to the countryside?

Is there anything special about the villages in India?

Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse)

You should say:

Who he/she is

What he/she does

Why he/she chose this career

And explain how you feel about him/her

I would like to talk about my aunt, Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur Makkar, who is a gynaecologist.

She has been practicing medicine for many years and has successfully delivered thousands of babies.
Besides being a doctor, she is also an author of nine bestselling IELTS exam preparation books.

Her husband is a surgeon, and they have both made a significant impact in the medical field.

Dr. Kiranpreet chose this career because she has always been passionate about helping patients, especially
women going through childbirth.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Can a hospital function effectively without nurses?

What are the differences between the work of a doctor and a nurse?

Doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions, while nurses focus more on patient care, monitoring, and
supporting recovery. Doctors make decisions about treatment plans, whereas nurses ensure those plans are
carried out properly.

Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?

Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?

Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?

Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?

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Describe a person who likes to read a lot

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What he/she likes to read

And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot

I would like to talk about my niece, Divsheen Kaur, who is 13 years old.

She is a big fan of the Harry Potter series and has read the books multiple times.

Her reading speed is incredible; she can finish a 500-page novel in just 2-3 days.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think people of all ages need to read?

What are the differences between paper books and movies?

What reading topics are popular in your country?

Is reading for fun or for work? [Link]

Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an early age? Yes, parents
should encourage reading from an early age. It helps children build vocabulary, improve comprehension, and
stimulates their imagination. For example, reading bedtime stories can foster a love for books that stays with
them as they grow.

Why are many people so keen on reading?

Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item

You should say:

When and where it happened

What it was

How important and valuable it was

How you lost it

And explain how you felt about the experience

When the bus stopped for a 20-minute break, I decided to get off and have some food.

Due to my tiredness, I forgot to take my phone with me and left it on the table.

I realized the phone was missing only after I arrived in Delhi.

I immediately tried to call the phone, but it was switched off and I couldn’t reach it.

I then registered a complaint with the police, hoping they might find it.

Unfortunately, despite my efforts, the phone was never recovered.

I felt deeply sad and disappointed about losing something so precious.

The experience was frustrating, especially since I had been careful with the phone before.

This incident taught me to be much more careful with my belongings in the future.

I have since become more mindful and vigilant to prevent losing important items.

The sentimental value of the phone made the loss particularly hard to bear.

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Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Is it important for students to be organized?

What should parents do to teach their children not to lose things?

What do people often do after losing things?

What are the reasons why people often misplace or lose things?

What are some common items that people tend to lose easily?

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Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn’t know in a public place

You should say:

When and where it happened

Who called you

What he/she said [Link]

How you corresponded

And explain how you felt about the experience

However, when the person mentioned that I had to pay an enrollment fee of ₹5,000 to secure the job, I realized
it was a scam.

I quickly ended the call and felt relieved that I didn’t fall for the trap.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Should people be banned from talking loudly in public places?

Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public? [Link]

Should parents teach their children to behave well in public?

Why do some people not care about their actions in public?

What are the differences between sitting next to someone who talks on the phone and sitting next to people
who talk to each other while traveling by train?

When someone is on the phone, they might speak louder or in a more one-sided way, which can be more
distracting than overhearing a conversation between two people. A balanced conversation between people is
often more natural and less intrusive than someone on a long, loud phone call.

Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?

Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country

You should say:

What it is

At which festival/event you eat it

How it is made

And explain why you like it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Is it bad behavior for people to look at their phones during a meal?

Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional festivals or big events?

Do most people prefer vegetables bought from the supermarket or grown at home?

What plants can people grow in cities?

Do people in your country grow plants at home?

Describe a party that you enjoyed

You should say:

When and where the party was held

Who attended the party

What kind of party it was

What you did in the party

And explain why you enjoyed this party

The party I enjoyed the most was our school farewell party, just before the 12th standard exams.

It was hosted by the 11th standard students and held at a famous club in Chandigarh.

The theme of the party was formal, and everyone had to wear black clothes, which added to the excitement.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public place?

What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbor's party?

Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?

Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?

Why do some people not like going to parties?

Why do people like parties?

Describe a movie you watched recently

You should say:

When and where you watched it

Who you watched it with [Link]

What it was about

And explain why you watched this movie

I am a movie buff and like to watch a lot of movies.

I used to go to the movie theatres and watch most movies on the big screen.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?

Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in leading roles? Having well-
known actors or actresses can generate initial interest and make a movie successful by attracting large
audiences. However, a good story, a creative director, and solid performances are more important for lasting
success. Lesser-known actors can perform exceptionally well and make the movie a success.
[Link]

Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?

Do Indian people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?

What are the factors that make a successful movie? [Link]

What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?

Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something

You should say:

When it happened [Link]

Who you helped

How you helped

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

How do people know that their neighbours might need help?

Do neighbours often help each other in your country?

Should parents reward their children when they help others?

What can children learn by helping others? [Link]

Should parents always help their children with everything?

How can children help their parents at home?

Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture)

You should say:

• Who this person is

• What he/she makes

• Why he/she likes to make things by hand

• And explain how you feel about the person

In my family, my mother is the most talented and creative person.

She is always learning something new and working on different projects.

One of her best talents is knitting and crochet.

She always impresses me with all the things she can make.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

How does modern technology change the handicraft industry?

Is it reasonable to charge a high price for handmade things?

Why do many children like to make things by hand?

What are the benefits for students to learn to make things by hand?

Describe a time that you showed something new to others

You should say:

When it was

What it was

Who you showed it to

How you showed it

And explain how you felt about it

I am still very young.

So, generally, I am the one learning things instead of teaching them.

However, recently, one of my cousins asked me to teach him baking.

I learned baking during the COVID-19 pandemic.

And I love eating cakes, but because of the Pandemic, I couldn't get them from the market.

So, I decided to learn baking from YouTube.

Now, I am pretty good and all my cousins and friends praise my cakes.

They consider them even better than the cakes of the best bakeries in town.

My cousin also loves my cakes so he asked me to teach him baking.

I didn’t do anything special to teach him.

He lives near my house [Link]

Whenever I was baking a cake, I called him and showed him what I did.

I shared my recipes with him.

My cousin has a very lively personality and I love spending time with him.

He is also a quick learner.

You don’t need to show him things twice.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

How can young people be motivated to learn new things?

What skills do you think children should learn before going to school? What skills should children learn?

Why are some people unwilling to ask for help from others while studying?

What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?

What qualities should a good learner have?

Describe an online video in which you learned something new

You should say:

When and where you watched it

What it was

Why you watched it

And explain what you have learned from it

Today, YouTube videos are one of the biggest sources of entertainment.

However, I would like to talk about a YouTube video, which taught me a lot.

It was a video on how to solve Sudoku, a maths puzzle.

I used to see Sudoku puzzles in the newspaper and was always interested in learning about them.

However, I always thought they were very tough and that only math geniuses could solve them.
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So, I never tried them.

This changed recently because of the YouTube video.

Four to five months ago, I got a random video suggestion on solving Sudoku puzzles.

I just clicked on the video for fun, planning to close it after a while.

But, I ended up watching the whole 15 minute video till the end.

As the video started describing Sudoku, I learnt that it is not that difficult.

In fact, the difficulty of the Sudoku varies. [Link]

In the Tribune, the difficulty goes up from 1 star to 5 star.

The first 5 minutes of the video explained all the rules of Sudoku.
Then, it recommended a basic strategy for beginners like me.

There were some suggestions, like using a pencil instead of the pen in the beginning.

The last five minutes covered some advanced strategies.

Immediately after watching the video, I opened the e-Tribune and tried their daily Sudoku.

It was a 3 star difficulty rated Sudoku.

To my surprise, I was able to solve it in less than 10 minutes.

I know to others it might not be a big deal but it made my day.

Nowadays, I solve Sudokus daily.

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Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?

What are the advantages of online learning?

Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?

Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?

What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?

Describe a person who has strong opinions

You should say:

Who this person is

How you know him/her

Why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions

What kinds of strong opinions this person has

And explain how you feel about his/her opinions

I like people with strong opinions as they are very clear about what they are thinking.

Moreover, they don’t change their views easily so it is also easy to trust such people.
Among my friend circle, there is one person who I can associate with being strongly opinionated

His name is Ravi.

He and I became friends in childhood.

We used to sit next to each other in high school and we have been friends since then.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?

Do you think we should only say something after thinking it through?

What do old people have strong opinions about?

What do young people have strong opinions about?

Describe a prize you have received recently (e.g. money, something valuable, a medal)

You should say:

What it was

When you received it

What you did to receive it

And explain how you felt about it

I haven’t won a lot of academic or extracurricular competitions in life.

However, I have a hobby of doing puzzles that come in the newspaper like Sudoku and Crossword.

About 2 months ago, I saw a caption contest in the Sunday Tribune.

They had given a photo and they had asked us to suggest a suitable title for the same.

However, my parents really liked the caption and told me that I should definitely submit it.

When I opened it, I saw Rs 250 and there was a note congratulating me for securing the second prize in The
Tribune caption contest.

I know it wasn’t a lot but it made me really happy.

I never thought the caption was good enough to win the contest and certainly not the second prize.

My parents were also really proud of me.

It was the first time, I won something solely due to my efforts.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do some companies encourage employees to compete with each other?

Why do many companies offer prizes to their customers?

What criteria should be set for students to win a particular prize?

What prizes should schools set for students?

Why should we set prizes for competitions?

Do you think competitions are all about the prize?

Describe a crowded place you have visited

When you went there

With whom you went there

And explain how you felt about being there?

Or a place with a lot of people (PRESENT TENSE) Describe a place with a lot of people

Where is it

Who do you go with

What do people do there

Why are there so many people

India is a densely populated country, so we have a lot of places which are often crowded.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities? It can be both good and bad. Big cities offer more jobs,
better education, and better healthcare. However, they also have more traffic, pollution, and high living costs.
While big cities can help people find opportunities, it's important to make sure they are livable and sustainable.

Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places? Yes, some people like crowded places. They
may enjoy the excitement and energy of being around many people. Crowded places, like markets or festivals,
can be fun for those who like socializing or exploring new things. However, others might find it stressful or
overwhelming.

Why do people go to crowded places? People often go to crowded places for entertainment, shopping, or social
activities. These places usually offer a variety of things to do and see, such as concerts, markets, or popular
tourist attractions. Some people also go to crowded places for work or to meet others.
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You should say:

What it was

When and where you faced it

Why you thought it was a difficult challenge

And explain how you felt at the time

One difficult challenge I faced was preparing for my final board exams.

This was during my last year of school.

I had to study hard for all my subjects, but I found math and science especially tough.

When the exams finally came, I was both nervous and excited.

I tried to stay calm and do my best.

After finishing the exams, I felt relieved, though I still worried about the results.

When I finally got my marks, I was happy and proud of myself.

Looking back, this challenge helped me become more disciplined and better at handling stress.
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I learned that hard work and perseverance can help you overcome even the most difficult challenges.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do some people enjoy doing extreme sports? Some people enjoy extreme sports because they like the
thrill and excitement. These sports give them an adrenaline rush, which makes them feel alive. They also enjoy
the challenge and the sense of achievement after completing something difficult. For some, it’s a way to push
their limits and overcome their fears.

What challenges would people face when learning new sports? When learning new sports, people often face
challenges like understanding the rules and techniques. They might struggle with coordination and balance.
Physical fitness can also be a challenge, especially if the sport is demanding. Learning a new sport requires
patience and practice, and some people find it hard to stay motivated. [Link]

What activities do you think would make children feel challenged? Why? Activities like puzzles, team sports, or
learning new skills like playing an instrument can challenge children. These activities require focus, problem-
solving, and perseverance. Children often feel challenged when they have to work hard to achieve something or
when the task is new and unfamiliar to them. [Link]
Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others? It depends on the person and the challenge.
Some people prefer to face challenges alone because they feel more focused and independent. Others like to
face challenges with friends or a team because it provides support and motivation. Facing challenges with
others can also make the experience more enjoyable.

Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge? It can be difficult for children to overcome challenges, especially
if they lack experience or confidence. However, with the right support and encouragement, they can learn to
face and solve problems. It often takes time and patience, but overcoming challenges helps them grow stronger.

What do children often do when they face a challenge? When children face a challenge, they might first feel
frustrated or confused. Some children might ask for help from parents, teachers, or friends. Others may try to
figure it out on their own. With support, children usually learn to approach challenges step by step and try
different ways to solve the problem.

Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an apartment)

You should say:

Where it would be

What it would look like

What special features it would have

Whether it would be big or small

And explain why it would be an ideal place for you

An ideal and perfect place where I would like to stay would be a house by the sea.

It would be located on a quiet beach, with beautiful views of the ocean.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What do you think buildings will be like in the future?

Why do some people choose to live in the city centre?

Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments? Yes, different people have different
preferences. Some people prefer houses because they want more space, privacy, and perhaps a garden. Others
like apartments because they are easier to maintain, often located in convenient areas, and can be more
affordable. It depends on a person's lifestyle, family size, and budget. [Link]

What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment? People consider several
things, such as location, size, price, and safety. They also think about how close the house or apartment is to
work, schools, and shops. Other important factors include the quality of the neighbourhood, the condition of the
property, and whether it fits their family's needs. [Link]

Why are apartments popular in some places while not in other places? Apartments are popular in crowded
cities where land is limited and expensive. In these places, apartments are more affordable and convenient. In
rural areas or smaller towns, people may prefer houses because there is more space available, and houses can
be cheaper than in cities.

What are apartments like in your country?

Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again

You should say :

Who he/she is

How you knew each other

Why you lost contact

How you got in contact again

And explain how you felt after getting in contact again

I would like to talk about an old friend named Rohan.

He was my classmate in primary school, and we were very close friends back then.

We used to play together every day during school breaks, and we even did our homework together sometimes.
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We had a lot of fun and shared many good memories.

After finishing primary school, Rohan moved to another city because his father got a new job.

We promised to stay in touch, but as time passed, we lost contact.

Life got busy for both of us with new schools, new friends, and other activities.

Back then, it wasn’t easy to stay connected because we didn’t have mobile phones or social media.
[Link]

About 6 years later, I was browsing through Facebook and saw his profile.

I sent him a friend request, and he accepted it.

We started chatting and catching up on each other’s lives.

We talked about the good old days and shared stories about what we’ve been up to since we last met.

After getting in touch with Rohan again, I felt really happy and excited.

It felt like reconnecting with a part of my childhood that I had forgotten.

We even made plans to meet up when he visits our hometown next time.

It was a great feeling to reconnect with an old friend, and I’m glad we are in touch again.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do we have to give up some old friends?

Why do people need to make new friends?

Why do old friends lose touch with each other?

Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?

Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?

Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident

You should say:

When and where it happened

What you did

Why it made you feel confident

And explain how you felt about it

When I was in my final year of school, I had a big project to complete.

It was for my science class, and the project was about renewable energy.

We had to create a presentation and also build a small model to explain our ideas.

I worked on this project for about a month, mostly at home and sometimes in the school library.

What made it special was that I had never done something this big before.

When the day came to present, I was nervous but excited.

I explained my project clearly and confidently to my classmates and teachers.

They were impressed, and I even answered all the questions they asked.

After my presentation, my teacher praised me for my hard work, which made me feel really proud.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do so many people lack confidence these days? Many people lack confidence because they often compare
themselves to others, especially on social media. They may feel they are not good enough or are afraid of
making mistakes. Sometimes, past failures or criticism from others can also make people lose confidence. A lack
of support from family and friends may add to this problem. Also, not having enough opportunities to practice
skills can cause a person to feel unsure of themselves.

Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident? Yes, children of confident parents often
become confident too. Parents who believe in themselves usually encourage their children to do the same. They
set a good example by facing challenges with a positive attitude. Confident parents often give their children love
and support, which helps the children feel safe and strong. However, some children may still feel shy or unsure,
even if their parents are confident.

What can teachers do to make studying more interesting? Teachers can make studying more interesting by
using games, videos, and fun activities to explain lessons. They can also ask students to work on projects
together, which makes learning more fun and interactive. Giving real-life examples can help students
understand how the lessons are useful. Teachers should also encourage students to ask questions and share
their ideas, making them feel involved in the lesson.

How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them for studying? Teachers can
help students become more confident by giving them rewards when they do well in their studies. These
rewards can be simple, like praise, stickers, or certificates. It makes students feel proud of their hard work and
encourages them to keep trying. When students are recognized for their efforts, they feel more confident about
their abilities and are more likely to take on new challenges.

What can teachers do to help their students become more confident? Teachers can help students become more
confident by always encouraging them and not focusing too much on their mistakes. They should celebrate
small successes and tell students that making mistakes is part of learning. Giving students responsibility, like
leading a group or sharing their work, also builds confidence. It's important for teachers to show they believe in
their students' abilities.

How can a person become more confident? A person can become more confident by practicing new skills and
learning from their mistakes. Setting small goals and achieving them step by step helps build confidence.
Surrounding oneself with supportive friends and family can also make a person feel more secure. Positive
thinking and reminding oneself of past successes can boost self- confidence. Over time, trying new things and
gaining experience helps a person feel more sure of themselves.

Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store

You should say:

Where the shop is

When you went to the shop

What service you received from the staff

And explain how you felt about the service

I live in Mohali, and recently, a new mall opened just a 5-minute walk from my house.

The name of the mall is CP67.

I was very excited about this mall because it has many world-famous clothing and designer brands.

The top floor has a food court with popular outlets like McDonald's, KFC, and Haldiram's.

There’s also a gaming area for kids on the first floor and a cinema on the second floor.

The shop where I received the best service is Marks and Spencer, a well-known UK clothing brand with high-
quality products.

I went there with my wife and kids to buy some formal clothes for myself.

The staff was extremely polite, courteous, and patient, always ready to help with a smile.

The clothes were well-organised in sections based on style, such as casual, formal, and nightwear.

There were also great discounts, which made shopping even more enjoyable.

I asked the staff multiple times for different sizes and colours, and they provided them quickly without any
hesitation.

What impressed me the most was an incident involving my 2-year-old son, who accidentally broke a perfume
bottle.

I informed the salesperson and was ready to pay for the damages, but they discussed it with their supervisor.

To my surprise, they told me not to worry because the perfume was just a tester with little remaining.

I expected an argument about damages, but their calm and understanding response made me truly appreciate
their exceptional customer service.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Can consumption drive economic growth?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?

What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?

Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?

Why are shopping malls so popular in India?

Describe a place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. a library, museum, theatre)

You should say:

Where it is

How you knew this place

What it is like

And explain how the place is related to culture

One place I would love to learn about culture is the Virasat-e-Khalsa, located in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab.

I first heard about this museum from a friend who visited it on a school trip during our 12th standard.

It is often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world due to its marvelous architecture and breathtaking design.

The museum celebrates 500 years of Sikh history, beautifully showcasing the origin and journey of Sikhism.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Does the culture of the past have an impact on today’s culture?

How do young people learn about different cultures?

What kind of culture is popular among young people?

How is a culture formed?

Describe a public park or garden.

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

How often do you go there

What you often do there

Explain how you feel about it

India is a beautiful country, and it has so many iconic parks and gardens.

Here I would like to talk about Zakir Hussain Rose Garden

It is a botanical garden in Chandigarh and is one of the most visited tourist places in Chandigarh.

It was established in 1967 and is named after former president of India, Zakir Hussain.

It is spread over an area of approximately 30 acres and is the largest rose garden in Asia.

It has a vast collection of about 50,000 rose bushes of 1600 different species.

It has roses of different colors, shapes, and sizes and is also called “The Floral Wonderland”

Besides roses it also has trees, shrubs, and medicinal plants.

It looks spectacular when the flowers bloom in spring.

It is about 2 hours from my hometown Phagwara.

I go to Rose Garden at least once or twice a year.

My grandparents live in Chandigarh and their house is only 15 minute drive from Rose Garden.
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I love nature and flowers and go there to walk, relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Also, I like to attend the annual Rose Festival that happens here in Feb or March

It is a big cultural event and a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Chandigarh.

There are a lot of exhibitions and contests for photography, gardening, landscaping, bonsai, etc.

There are food stalls, dance and music performances, and rides for children.

I come to the festival with my whole family and it’s a memorable experience for all of us.

I love the serene atmosphere and ambiance of this garden and look forward to coming here.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

How can we encourage young people to go to parks more often?

What tourist attractions are popular in India?

Why do people like to visit tourist attractions?

What are the differences between a garden and a natural area?

What facilities are needed in a park?

Is it necessary to have public parks in cities?

Describe a place in your hometown/city that is different from other places and that you enjoy visiting with your
parents/friends.

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

What you often do there

Who do you often go there with

And explain why you think it is different

One place I enjoy visiting with my friends and parents is the Rock Garden.

It is in Sector 1 Chandigarh near Sukhna Lake and is spread over an area of 40 acres.
It is entirely made from scrap materials like broken pottery, sinks, electrical waste, broken pipes, bangles, tiles,
and glass.

It was created by Nek Chand who started building the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957.

He started collecting materials from demolition sites around Chandigarh.

He hid it for 18 years, but it was eventually discovered by the authorities in 1976.

The garden is divided into several sections and each section has its own theme.

It has a lot of interlinked courtyards, archways, and pathways.

It is full of intricately carved sculptures of animals, dancers, and musicians.

It has beautiful cascading waterfalls and terracotta murals that depict scenes from everyday life.

I go to Rock Garden at least once a year.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What factors attract people to go to visit other places other than their hometown?

People are attracted to other places because they want to try new activities and see different landscapes and
different cultures.

Do you think it is necessary to visit the same place many times?

What do young people like to do in their leisure time?

What are the differences between the places young people like to go and the places old people like to go?

Where do people in your hometown like to go?

What are the differences between big cities and small cities?

Describe a person from whom others like to ask for advice

You should say:

Who this person is

Why people like to ask for his/her advice

What kind of advice he/she often gives

And explain how you feel about the person

I normally ask for advice from my friends and family members.

However, today I would like to talk about a person who a lot of people ask advice from.

He is my school’s principal.

He is a very learned and respected member of our community.

He brought a lot of changes to the school.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Are professional consultancy services expensive in your country?

Do you think the advice parents give their children is always good?

Why do some people like to ask others for advice on almost everything?

Do people often ask for advice from professional people, like a lawyer?

Who should people ask for advice from on big issues, family members or friends?

Do you follow the advice of your family members?

Describe a place in your city you have been to where you can see wildlife (e.g. animals, birds, insects, plants)

You should say:

Where it is

When you went there

What wildlife you can see there

And explain how you feel about it

I live in a small town, Phagwara.

There are not many places like zoos or wildlife sanctuaries where people can go to wildlife.

However, there is a very famous zoo, Chhatbir Zoo about 2 hours from my hometown.

It is located in Chandigarh.

I went there on a school trip, when I was in 10th standard.

The zoo has both indigenous and exotic wildlife species.

I remember seeing many wild animals like lions, tigers, elephants, bears, deer, reptiles, and birds there.

There is a separate section for reptiles, which had many snakes, crocodiles and turtles.

Then, there is a huge aviary for birds.

However, the most exciting part was the lion safari.

However, now I understand that Chandigarh’s climate doesn’t suit these species and it is nearly impossible to
have these animals there.

In the end, I would describe my visit as a really fun day, which taught me a lot.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Which is the better way to see wildlife, watching documentaries or going into the wild?

What impacts does only seeing wild animals in zoos have on children's understanding of these animals?

Should parents take their children to the zoo to see wild animals?

Why are most children interested in wild animals?

Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in

You should say:

When do you visit there

Whose room it is

What it is like

What you can do in it

And explain why you enjoy spending time there

I love spending time in my room because I feel the most comfortable there.

However, if I had to pick a someone else ’s room I enjoy spending time in, it would be my friend Tarun’s room.

Tarun is my childhood friend.

We were considered inseparable in school.

We used to do everything together.

Even now, we meet each other at least two or three times in a week.

I normally visit him during the weekend.

Both of us have similar interests, so we do a lot of fun things together at his room.

We watch Hollywood movies together.

I think I have seen at least 1000 movies with him, if not more.

We also watch movies at my house.

However, he has a home theatre in his room and it creates the perfect ambience for movies.

Moreover, he has a 60 inch TV screen, whereas I only have a 32 inch TV.

He has a playstation and we both play games on it together.

He always says it is more fun playing together.

I think I love spending time at his house because I am very comfortable there.

His parents know me very well.

They are friends with my parents too.

Tarun’s mother is a wonderful cook and many times she brings us something delicious to eat.

Besides that, I am more studious than my friend.

So, his parents like it when I visit because my friend ends up studying because of me.

So, it is like a second home for me. I feel very welcome there.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think old people will be able to keep up with the pace of technology in 50 years?

Who likes to stay at home more, young people or old people?

What are the most enjoyable parts of having a meal together with your family?

Why do people often take gifts with them when they visit others' homes?

Do you like to invite your friends to your home?

Describe a new development in your country or the area where you live ( like shopping centre, park etcetera)

What and where the developmentis

What it was like before

How long it took to complete it

How people feel about it

And explain how it has improved the area you live in

I think developments in infrastructure are very essential for the progress of a nation.

Developments could be in sectors like healthcare, education, housing etcetera

Today, I would like to talk about a recent development in our country which is related to the transportation
sector.

Last month our honourable Prime Minister Shri NarendraModiji inaugurated the first
automatic/unmanned/driverless metro train in the national capital Delhi.

The launch of this train was covered by all the new channels and leading newspapers.

That is how I came to know about it.

This metro train connects several stations between New Delhi and Noida a city adjoining the national capital

When I first told my friends about this train, all of them were surprised/amazed/astonished to hear that a train
can run without a driver as well.

This train has 8 coaches and capacity to carry 1000 people at one time
The coaches are very modern and have free wifi and phone charging facility as well.

The train also has seats reserved specially for the elderly and women

But when I showed them the news they were very excited about it.

We have also made a plan to travel by this train, next month.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Is public transportation popular in India?

What can be done to improve public transport services in your hometown?

What leisure facilities could be used by people of age groups?

Do you think young people in your country like going to the cinema?

How is the subway system developing in your country?

What transportation do you use the most?

Describe something you did that made you feel proud

You should say:

What it was How you did it

What difficulty you had

How you dealt with the difficulty And explain why you felt proud of it

Whenever anyone achieves anything, he or she is very proud of it.

What may be a simple thing for one person may be an achievement for another.

For me overcoming my glossophobia was a very difficult thing.

I used to be very stage shy and could never speak in front of an audience.

It so happened that once I participated in an environment fair held in my hometown.

We were a team of four students – Mohit, Rohan, Ravi and I.

We had to make a model on pollution.

It was very difficult to collect ideas for the model, but our teacher, MrsPromilla helped us.

We collected all data from different sources like the internet, library, magazines and so on

We presented all three types of pollution – air, water and noise pollution - on thermocol

In this project we showed the causes, effects and ways to control pollution
We had to speak turn wise on our model.

I remember I was very afraid to speak.

But my other friends gave me the confidence. I felt very good that I was part of that team.

I spoke very well that time.

Getting over my glossophobia was an accomplishment for me.

I felt very good after that.

We won the first prize in this competition.

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Which one is more important, personal goals or work goals?

Does everyone set goals for themselves?

What kind of rewards are important at work?

Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?

What makes people proud of themselves?

Describe a picture/photograph of you that you like

You should say:m@kkar|ielts

Where it was taken/drawn

When it was taken/drawn

Who took/drew it

And explain how you felt about it

Nowadays, almost everyone has become a photographer.

The smartphones of today have made it possible.

I click many selfies with my phone and keep deleting those, which don't turn out good.

Actually, I become very conscious in front of the camera and the photographs usually don't look natural.

Whenever, I see this picture, the memories of the whole wedding come in front of my eyes.

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Why do people take photos?

What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones?

Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?

How do people keep their photos?

Do Indian people like to take photos of themselves?

Why do some people like to delete photos?

Why do some people like to keep photos?

Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people

You should say:

What it was

Who you did it with

How long it took you to do this

And explain why you did it together

One of the most memorable activities that I did with my school friends was a weekend camping trip.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

How do you get along with your neighbors?

How do neighbors help each other?

Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?

How do children learn to cooperate with each other?

Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?

Do you think it's important for children to learn about cooperation?

Describe someone (a famous person) that is a role model for young people makk@rIElts

You should say:

Who he/she is

How you knew him/her

What he/she has done

And explain why he/she can be a role model for young people

How he narrowly missed qualifying for the Olympics in 2016.

He could have scored a medal then as well.

However, the narrow miss strengthened his determination to perform well this time.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?

Is it important for children to have a role model?

What qualities do famous people have?

What kinds of people are likely to become famous?

Do people tend to choose the best people as their role model?

Describe a subject that you would like to learn in the future (makkar)

You should say:

What it is

Where and how you want to learn it

Why you want to learn it

And explain if it will be difficult to learn it

A subject I would really like to study in the future would be French

There are many reasons for this.

The first and foremost reason is that I want to visit my uncle and aunt who lives in France

They told me that if you wish to communicate with Franco phones it is very essential to know some French.

There, very few people know English.

My uncle has also offered to sponsor my fees for higher education if I decide to study in France.
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In that case, if I choose to study there, then learning French would be a necessity.

Another reason is that my parents are planning to move to Canada.

So, my knowledge of French would come very handy there.

It might help me in getting a job.

French is spoken in 33 countries.

It is the second most commonly taught language after English.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the differences between online learning and offline learning?

Do you prefer to study alone or with a group of people?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning in a group?

What subjects do most young people prefer to learn? Why?

What is more important when choosing a job, high salary or interest?

What do you think about face-to-face learning with teachers?

Describe a natural place (e.g. parks, mountains) (makkarieltspte)

You should say:

Where this place is

How you knew this place

What it is like

And explain why you like to visit it

India is a diverse country.

There are many natural places in India such as, rivers, lakes, mountains and deserts in India which are
important.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1 What kind of people like to visit natural places?

Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?

What can people gain from going to natural places?

Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to see?

Describe a risk you took that you thought would lead to a terrible result but ended up with a positive result

You should say:

When you took the risk

Why you took the risk

How it went

And explain how you felt about it

We all take risks in our life.

Sometimes we realise we are taking a risk, and sometimes we don’t even realise that we are taking a risk.

When I came between Bruno and Nora, I took Bruno’s name in a stern voice and told him to sit.

Surprisingly, he sat still and started wagging its tail.

I heaved a sigh of relief.

In the meantime, my brother had come out and Nora was safe in his arms.

I felt so happy that I was able to save Nora.

So, this was the risk I took which had a positive result.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

How should parents teach their children what a risk is?

What risks should parents tell their children to avoid?

Why do some people like to watch risk-taking movies?

What kinds of sports are dangerous but exciting?

Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?

Do you think it is a good thing if a leader likes to take risk?

Do you think men and women will make a different choice about risk taking?

What about the young and old?

Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently

You should say:

Who he/she is

When he/she made the decision

What decision he/she made

Why it was a good decision

And explain how you felt about the decision

We all have to take decisions from time to time.

Some decisions may be small, such as what to wear or what to prepare for lunch.
Some decisions can affect the whole life, such as choosing a college or university or choosing a life partner.

Here, I would like to talk about a decision, which my maternal uncle and aunt made.

They decided to move from a village to the city for the better education of their children.

They made this decision few months ago, and they have never once regretted it.

My uncle is an agriculturist, and it was very difficult for him initially.

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Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Should parents make decisions for their children?

Do you think parents are the best people to make decisions about their children's education? Parents definitely
play a big role, but not always alone. Teachers can offer valuable insights, and older children can sometimes
express preferences about certain subjects or learning styles.

At what age do you think children can be allowed to make decisions by themselves?

Why do most children find it difficult to make decisions?

Should parents interfere in children's decision-making?

How should parents help their children make decisions?

Should children make decisions on their own?

How should parents help their children make decisions?

Do parents in your country take decisions for their children?

Do you think it is advisable listening to others advice when making decisions?

Describe a place where you have taken photos more than once

You should say:

Where the place is

When you took the photos

What special features the photos taken there have

And explain why you have been there more than once to take photos

Well I am a person who loves photography and like to take pictures whenever I visit any new place.

Today I am going to talk about a place where I have taken lot of pictures in last few years.

I live in Chandigarh and there is a beautiful man made lake in our city.
It is known as Sukhna lake.

It is located towards the North of City and has beautiful views of the Shivalik hills.

During summers, many people come here for morning walks and to see the sunrise at the lake.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you like to take photos?

Where do people often like to take photos?

Who would like to take photos more often, young people or older people?

Do you think being a photographer is a good job?

Describe a tourist attraction that very few people visit but you think is interesting

You should say:

What the place is

What people can see there

Why only very few people visit there

And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do people visit tourist attractions?

What makes a tourist attraction famous?

Do local people like to visit local tourist attractions?

Do you think tourism causes environmental damage?

How can people prevent the environmental damage caused by tourism?

Should all tourist attractions be free to the public?

What kinds of tourist sites are popular in your country?

What are the advantages of visiting less known places?

What are the disadvantages when there are too many tourists in one site?

Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve your goal

You should say:

Who the person is

How he/she encouraged you

What goal you achieved

And explain how you feel about this person

I think motivation is very important in life.

Without motivation or inspiration, it is very difficult to achieve goals in life.

Some people get motivated internally while some rely on others to guide or encourage them.

Whatever challenges life has thrown at him, he has always cleared them successfully.

At the same time, he has also helped me to become successful in my endeavors.

Recently, he helped me in achieving my fitness goal.

For a long time, I wanted to join the gym and become fit.

But I was not regular with my exercise routine and there was no one at the gym to guide me.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think children are more likely to achieve their goals if they are encouraged?

What should parents do if their children don't want to study?

Who do you think should set goals for children?

Who plays a more important role in children's education, parents or teachers?

Is money the only motivation for people to work hard?

Why it is important for teenagers to set the goals?

What will encourage children to learn more?

Do parents and teachers punish children nowadays?

Who do you think has greater influence on the goal-setting of children? Teachers or parents?

Describe an interesting place you have been to with a friend

You should say:

What and where the place is

Who you went with When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you think it is interesting

There are many interesting places which I have visited with my family and friends.

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Why do people need friends?

People need friends because they provide emotional support, companionship, and opportunities for fun and
shared experiences.

How do you communicate with friends?

Why don't some people like to socialise?

Can talking with people improve social skills?

Yes, talking with people can improve social skills by enhancing communication, empathy, understanding social
cues, and developing rapport with others.

Does technology help people communicate better with others?

Do you prefer to go out with a group of friends or just with a few close friends?

Describe a sport that you only have watched before but have not played yourself

You should say:

What it is

When you watched it Where you watched it

Who you watched it with

And explain how you felt about it

I love watching cricket, football and kabaddi on sports channels and in my school also.

Today, I'll talk about Kabaddi, a traditional Indian sport that I've watched but haven't played personally.

Kabaddi is a contact team sport played between two teams of seven players each.

I watched a Kabaddi match during a local tournament in my village last year during the summer season.

I watched the match with my friends and family members who are also fans of Kabaddi.

Watching Kabaddi is always an exhilarating experience.

The agility and strength of the players, the fast-paced nature of the game, and the intense competition are
captivating.

I feel a sense of pride in our traditional sport and admire the teamwork and strategy involved.

Although I haven't played Kabaddi myself, watching the match made me feel connected to our culture and
heritage.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What kinds of sports would you like to play in the future?

Why are there many athletes in advertisements?

What are the features of people who watch sports games online, such as gender or age?
What's the most popular sport in your country?:

What kinds of sports are popular now but not popular 50 years ago?

Golf has expanded its reach globally, with more players and viewership compared to 50 years ago.

Tennis has witnessed a rise in popularity, with international tournaments like Wimbledon, French Open, and
US Open attracting large audiences.

Participation in long-distance running events, marathons, and triathlons has grown significantly, reflecting an
increased interest in fitness and endurance sports.

Do you think there are too many sorts of sports games on TV?

Do you think sportsmen would use the sports gear promoted in the commercials? Sometimes, sportsmen might
use the gear promoted in commercials, especially if the brand sponsors them. These products are often made to
a high standard, and athletes might find them useful. However, professional sportsmen usually choose gear that
helps them perform better, regardless of whether it's promoted in commercials or not. They test the equipment
first to make sure it fits their needs.

Do you think that international sports games are for money? International sports games involve a lot of money,
from sponsorships, ticket sales, and broadcasting rights. While many athletes play for the love of the sport, the
organizations behind the games often focus on making a profit. However,

Why do so many people like to watch sports games? People like watching sports because it’s exciting and
entertaining. Sports create a sense of community, as fans come together to cheer for their favorite teams. There
is also an emotional thrill when you watch your team win or compete in close matches. For many, sports
provide a way to relax and enjoy time with friends and family.

What kinds of sports games do young and old people like to watch in your country? In my country, younger
people often enjoy watching fast-paced sports like football, basketball, and cricket. They like the energy and
excitement these games offer. Older people might prefer sports like tennis or golf, which are slower but still
competitive. However, cricket is a sport enjoyed by both young and old people in my country.

Why do many people like to buy expensive sportswear for playing ball games? People buy expensive
sportswear because they believe it improves their performance and comfort. Quality sportswear is often made
from better materials that help keep the body cool and dry during games. Some people also feel more confident
wearing well-known brands, as it makes them feel more professional. Plus, sports stars often wear these
brands, which influences people to buy them.

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Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country

You should say:

What law it is

What changes this law brings

Whether this new law will be popular How you came up with the new law

And explain how you feel about this new law

Today, I'll share a new law idea aimed at managing vehicle ownership in our country.

The new law I propose is to limit each family to owning only one car.

This law would encourage families to prioritize public transportation, carpooling, and using eco-friendly
vehicles like electric cars.

It aims to reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and the overall carbon footprint.

Initially, it might face resistance from families used to owning multiple cars.

However, I believe with awareness campaigns and incentives for sustainable transportation, this law can gain
popularity over time.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What rules should students follow at school?

Do people in your country usually obey the law?

Generally, people in my country obey the law, although there may be occasional instances of non- compliance.

What kinds of behavior are considered as good behavior?

Good behaviour includes being polite, honest, responsible, showing empathy towards others, and following
rules and regulations.

Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?

What are the benefits for people to obey rules?

How can parents teach children to obey rules?

Describe a special meal that someone made for you

You should say:

Who did it

When and how he/she cooked

What and why he/she cooked for you

And explain how you felt about the meal

Every meal my mother makes for me is special.

However, today I want to share about a memorable meal that was made for me.

My grandmother, whom I lovingly call "Nani," made this special meal for me.

It was during my last summer vacation when I stayed with my grandparents.

Nani woke up early in the morning and spent hours preparing the meal in the kitchen with love and care.

Nani cooked my favorite dish, which is "Sarson da Saag" with "Makki di Roti."

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Should students learn to cook at school?

Do you think people's eating habits would change as they get older?

Do people in your country like to learn to cook from TV programmes?

What kinds of fast food are popular in India?

What do you think about vegetarians?

Describe a place you have been to where things are expensive

You should say:

Where the place is

What the place is like

Why you went there

What you bought there

And explain why you think things are expensive there

Inflation is touching the sky and there are many places which sell expensive things.

Today, I'll talk about my experience at Elante Mall, a place where luxury items are expensive.

Elante Mall is located in Chandigarh, Punjab, and it's one of the largest malls in India.

The mall is grand and modern, with a wide range of high-end stores, fine dining restaurants, and entertainment
options.

However, I bought it from the clearance counter where the things with minor defects are there at 70-80% off.

Things are expensive at Elante Mall because it houses exclusive international brands.

It also has designer boutiques, and high end restaurants.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do some people still use cash?

What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?

Is it more important to choose a job with a high-salary or with more time off?

How important is it to have a variety of payment option?

Why are things more expensive in some places than in others?

Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

When you go there

What you study there

And explain why you would like to study in this place

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you like to learn on your own or with others?

What's the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself? Learning face-to-
face with teachers provides direct guidance, explanations, and immediate feedback, while learning by yourself
requires self-discipline, independent research, and critical thinking skills.

Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?

What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying?

Do most people like to study in a noisy place?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with other people?

Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What music he/she likes

Why he/she thinks music is important

And explain how you feel about him/her

Today, I'll talk about a friend of mine who deeply values music and finds joy in it.

This person is my close friend, Ravi, whom I've known since childhood.

I met Ravi in school, and we bonded over our shared love for music during music classes and extracurricular
activities.

Ravi enjoys a variety of music genres, including classical Indian music, Bollywood songs, pop, and rock music.
He appreciates the beauty of melodies, lyrics, and musical compositions.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What do you think about playing music for children in class?

Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?

Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?

What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?

Why are musical movies so popular?

Describe an important plant in your country

You should say:

What it is

Where you see it

What it looks like

And explain why it is important

India is a diverse country enjoying tropical climate.

There are many plants which are very important in India.

Today, I'll talk about an important plant in India that holds cultural and medicinal significance.

The plant I'm referring to is Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil.

Tulsi plants are commonly seen in Indian households, gardens, temples, and even public spaces.

Tulsi is a small shrub with aromatic leaves that are green or purple in color.

It has small white or purple flowers and a distinct, refreshing fragrance.

Tulsi is considered sacred in Indian culture and is often grown for its medicinal properties.

It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments such as cough, cold, fever, respiratory issues, and
digestive problems.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the features of living in the countryside?

Should schools teach children how to grow plants?

Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?

Why do some people like to keep plants at home?

Describe a person who likes to buy goods with low prices

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person likes to buy

Where this person likes to buy things

And explain why this person likes cheap goods

Today, I'll talk about a friend of mine who enjoys finding great deals and buying goods at low prices.

This person is my mother, Mrs ……..

She has a keen eye for bargains and budget-friendly purchases.

My mother likes to buy a variety of goods at low prices, including clothing, electronics, household items, and
groceries.

She prefers to shop at local markets, discount stores, and online platforms that offer sales, discounts, and
clearance deals.

My mother likes cheap goods because it allows her to save money, and get more value for his purchases.
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What are the differences between shopping in a shopping mall and in a street market? Shopping in a shopping
mall offers a wide range of branded products, convenience, and a controlled environment, while street markets
provide a diverse selection of goods, bargaining opportunities, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Which is more commonly visited in India, shopping malls or street markets?

Is advertising important?

What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?

How do you buy cheap products?

Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?

Describe a place (city/town) that is good for people to live in

You should say:

Where it is

How you knew this place

What it is like

And explain why it is better than other places to live in

India is a diverse country with a population of nearly 150 crores.

What is good place for one person may not be that good for the other.

However, today I'll talk about Chandigarh, a city that is considered good for people to live in.

Chandigarh is located in northern India and serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.

I knew about Chandigarh as my maternal uncle and aunt live there.

Chandigarh is known for its well-planned layout, green spaces, modern infrastructure, and quality of life.
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It has wide roads, organized sectors, parks, gardens, and clean surroundings.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the differences between cities and towns?

What has happened to towns and villages in recent years in your country?

What are the differences between big cities and small ones?

What factors will contribute to whether a place is good to live in or not?

What are the major changes that have happened in your city?

How different is life in the countryside to life in the city?

Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person?

You should say

When it happened

What you thought

Who you taught

Why you taught this person

How you felt about teaching

I have a passion for mathematics and of all the subjects I liked studying math the most at school.

I've always been good at numbers, calculations and was able to do complex calculations in my head.

At school my friends always came to me for help if they did not understand a concept in math.

They would tell me that I taught better than the teacher.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What skills do adults need to have?

How can people be motivated to learn new things?

What can children learn from teachers and parents?

Children can learn about good values and morals from their parents and teachers like honesty, kindness,
respect, empathy, responsibility etc.

What are the skills that you wanted to learn?

What skills should children learn before entering school?

Children should learn basic communication and social skills so they can better interact with teachers and other
children.

How does a good learner learn something new?

Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport?

You should say:

Where you went

Who you were with

What you did

How you felt about it

I have made many trips by public transport.

My father is an avid traveler and would take us to different parts of India once a year.

We mostly travelled by trains, and I have fond memories of all these journeys.

One journey I remember very well was a little different than our other trips.

It was the time when I went to my cousin’s wedding in Palanpur, Gujrat.

My father has 4 brothers and they all live in Punjab except for one who lives in Gujrat.

My uncle invited us to his son’s wedding in Gujrat, and we decided to go together.

We booked our tickets. I was so excited to travel with all my cousins and relatives.

This was the first time we were all travelling together. We were 4 families and a total of 15 people.

We decided to meet at my uncle’s hometown Ludhiana and were going to take the train from there.

When we reached at the platform, we came to know that train was going to come at another platform.

We only had 10 minutes and we all started to run towards the other platform.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do people choose to travel by public transport?

Why do more and more people like to travel by plane?

Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?

What are the advantages of travelling by public transport?

What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?
What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?

Traffics jams, pollution, stress, overcrowded public transport, limited parking etc. are some problems
commuters face during rush hours.

[Link] - Phagwara

[Link] - Mohali

[Link] - Jalandhar

[Link] - Chandigarh

[Link] - Zirakpur

Describe something you own that you want to replace?

You should say:

What it is

Where it is

How you got it

Explain why you want to replace it.

When I think of things that I want to replace mostly electronics and home appliances comes to my mind.

Most electronics made these days don’t have a long lifespan.

Most of them get used daily and wear and tear over time.

Sometimes they become outdated and new technological advancements lead to newer advanced products.

However, there is one thing I own that still works but I really want to replace it.

It is a 40-inch TV that I got about 10 years ago.

I got it from the LG Store in my town.

I always like to buy electronics locally as it easier to get service if something is wrong.

It is in my living room and has worked well for me for so many years.

I never had to get it fixed or replace any parts.

I use it daily as I really enjoy watching movies, cricket and playing video games.
There are many reasons why I want to replace it.

I moved to a new home a few months ago and the living room of this house is bigger.

My TV is too small for this room, and I want to upgrade to a bigger screen size.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Does consumption have any impact on the environment?

Why do people always want to buy new things to replace old ones?

Why do you think some people replace things more often than others?

Why do young people change things more often than old people?

Why do some people like to buy expensive things?

Why do some people prefer to buy things in the supermarket rather than online?

Describe a time when you received money as a gift.

You should say:

When it happened?

Who gave you the money

Why he/she gave you the money

And explain how he used the money

It always feels nice to give and receive gifts.

However, I normally, don’t like to receive money as a gift because my mother takes it from me and I never get to
see that money again.

When we were leaving, he handed me a small envelope with money.

I expected it to be a small amount but it was actually 100 dollars.

So, I was completely shocked.

At the same time, I was sad too because I knew I would never get to spend it

My mother told me to return it, but my uncle refused to take it back.

When my friends came to know about this, all of them wanted a party from me.

Unfortunately, I did not have much savings at that time, to give a party to my friends.

But luckily my grandparents were visiting us during that time.

They had come to spend their winters with us.

I love my grandparents a lot, they are humble and polite.

They always teach me a lot of good moral values and they love me a lot as well.

Since my grandparents are too old, they could not go to the market to buy a gift for me.

Moreover, they were not sure about what gift they should buy for me, which will make me happy.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What kind of occasions require people to send money as gifts?

Why do people rarely use cash now?

When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?

Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?

Should parents reward children with money?

What are advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards?

Do you think it’s a good thing that more people are using digital payments?

Describe a person who you are happy to know.

You should say:

Who this person is

How do you know this person

What he or she is like

And explain why you are happy to know him or her.

One person I am happy to know is my grandfather.

He is my role model and I aspire to be like him.

He worked all his life as a teacher.

He was so admired and respected by his students.

He went above and beyond and helped his students in every way he could.

When I was little, I stayed with him and my grandmother for two years.

I learnt a lot from him in those two years.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions How can children feel happy?

What is the difference between adult and children’s happiness?

Do you think everyone shares a similar definition of happiness?

Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well.

You should say

What it was?

When you heard it?

How you knew it?

Explain how you felt about it.

The Internet has shrunk the whole world.

People are connected with hundreds of friends and relatives through social networking apps and sites like
Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Is it good to share something on social media?

Should the media only publish good news?

How does social media help people access information?

What kind of good news do people often share in the community?

Do most like to share good news with others?

Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

Describe a film character played by an actor or actress whom you admire

You should say:

Who this actor/actress is

When did you watch the film

What the character was like in this film

Why you admire this actor/actress

I am a movie buff and like to watch movies of all genres.

Nowadays, I mostly watch movies on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime.

When he eventually stops, people ask him why he stopped, and he simply answers, 'I am tired and want to go
home.'

I will always remember the emotional honesty of this simple character.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Are actors or actresses very interested in their work? Why?

Is being a professional actor or actress a good career?

What can children learn from acting?

Why do children like special costumes?

What are the differences between the actors or actresses who earn much and those who earn little?

What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a film?
Describe a complaint that you made, and you were satisfied with the result.

You should say:

When it happened

Who you complained to

What did you complain about?

Why were you satisfied with the result?

Well, I am a kind of person who usually does not like to complain a lot.

When I reached the bank in the morning, the officer told me that the bank’s printer was broken.

He asked me to come back again the next day.

When I went to the bank the next day, he again told me the same reason.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

When are people more likely to make complaints?

What do people often complain about?

How would you react if you received poor service at a restaurant?

How do people often respond to poor customer service?

Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young.

You should say:

What it was?

Where you did it?

Who you did it with?

Why you enjoyed it?

Whenever I see children play cricket in any ground, I am reminded of those good old days of my childhood.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Is it important to have a break during work or study?

What kind of sports do young people like to play nowadays?

Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

Can most people achieve work life balance in India?

What activities do children and adults do nowadays?

Describe something you would like to learn in the future

You should say

What it is

How would you like to learn it

Where you would like to learn it

Why would you like to learn it

Explain whether it's difficult to learn it

Something I would really like to do in the future is a language course.

A language I would like to learn is French

There are many reasons for this

The first and foremost reason is that I want to visit my uncle and aunt who live in France

They told me that if you wish to communicate with French people it is very essential to know some French

There, very few people know English

My uncle has also offered to sponsor my fees for higher education if I decide to study in France.

In that case, if I choose to study there, then learning French would be a necessity

Another reason is that my parents are planning to move to Canada

So, my knowledge of French would come very handy there

It might help me in getting a job

French is spoken in 33 countries

It is the second most commonly taught language after English

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What’s the most popular thing to learn nowadays?

What influences young people more when choosing a course, income, or interest?

Do young people take their parents' advice when choosing a major?

Why do some people prefer to study alone?

Describe a public facility( for example a museum or a library ) that been renovated and improved recently

What the facility is

When it was renovated and improved

What has been renovated and improved

And explain how you feel about it

I live in a small and beautiful town, Phagwara,

However, it is an old historical town and because of this many of the buildings are outdated.

Many of the buildings have also been recently renovated.

One of these is the town library.

It was renovated about a year ago.

The main reason for the renovation was to accommodate a computer section in the library.

Many of the residents had been demanding a renovation and ultimately the budget was passed for the
renovation in 2019.

The previous library building had only two floors and there was little space for computers.

Most of the people felt that there should be computer section, where information can be searched online as
well.

They had made a temporary arrangement for the computers

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are the benefits of public facilities?

Why are some public transport methods popular, such as the subway?

Why are some public transport methods unpopular?

What king of transport do young and old people prefer?

Do you think people feel happier when they are in a park or in a coffee shop? Why?

Is a public park necessary in every area? Why?

Describe a daily routine that you enjoy

You should say

- What it is

- Where and when you do it

- Who do you do it with

- Explain why you enjoy it

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Should children have learning routines?

What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?

Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?

How do people’s routines differ on weekdays and weekends?

What daily routines people have at home?

What are the differences in people’s daily routines now and 15 years ago?

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted

You should say:

Where the place is

When you visited it

Why the air was not good

And explain how you felt about the place

Unfortunately, India is one of the most polluted countries in the world.

And, the pollution problem is becoming worse day by day.

However, now I do regret visiting Delhi.

From the moment we landed in Delhi, I could feel the pollution.

My eyes were burning and I had trouble breathing normally.

I felt there was something wrong with the air.

I had listened to Delhi’s high pollution levels in the news, but it was way worse than I expected.

It was very uncomfortable to even stand outdoors.

Delhi’s pollution is mainly attributed to three reasons.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Is there more pollution than the past?

Do you think cities are cleaner or dirtier than the countryside areas? Why

What can factories and power plants do to reduce pollutants?

Do you think wind has any effect on pollution? How?

Do you think many companies have been forced to reduce pollution?

Describe a historical building you have been to

You should say:

Where it is

What it looks like

What it is used for now.

What you learned there

And how you felt about this historical building

Every year, my parents used to take us to different city in India, during summer vacations.

During these visits, we visited various historical places.

One such place, which really left a big impression on me was the Red Fort in Delhi.

I visited it with my family when I was very when I was in 9th or 10th standard

The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan, when he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi.

After that, Red Fort was the main palace of Mughal Kings till their eventual decline.

Today, it is just a historical attraction.

The Prime Minister gives a speech from the Red Fort on Independence Day, 15th August every year.

The Red Fort is in surprisingly amazing conditions despite its age.

Most of the red marble has withstood the vagaries of nature.

However, I remember some of the walkways were crumbling due to lack of repair.

Originally, it had a lot of beautiful artwork and jewels.

However, they were looted during one of the invasions by the Persians.

Later, some of the other artwork and the Peacock Throne were taken to Delhi after the failed India
Independence uprising.

It was really impressive visiting Red Fort.

It represented the centre of India during its glory.

Despite being looted and attacked many times, it still gives off a feeling of immense power and strength.

It generated a sense of great patriotism and national pride in me.

Moreover, the impressive construction shows the skill off our past builders.

I would love to visit it again in the future.

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Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why do people visit historical places?

Do Indian people like visiting historical places?

Should government fund protection of historical places?

Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?

Describe a person you met at a party and enjoyed a conversation with. You should say

Who was the person?

What topics did you discuss?

How did you feel?

I am an introvert and so it is really difficult for me to converse with strangers.

I don’t normally start conversations and let people strike up a conversation first.

However, two three months I met a person at a marriage party and I had a really enjoyable conversation with
him.

I was the groom’s friend and he was the bridegroom’s cousin.

We were seated together at the wedding and he just randomly asked my name.

As we started talking we came to know that we shared many interests.

We are both interested in politics, cricket and video gaming.

The conversation just flowed with him

We talked about so many things.

He told me about the recent games we had played online.

We also added each other on steam, a gaming website as we both loved playing the same game.

He was from UP and I was really interested in what changes had came in UP with the new government.

However, that day, we were among the last people to leave home.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. Under what circumstances do you meet new people, and when do you communicate with people you don't
know?

What topics do you discuss with new acquaintances?

What topics are not suitable for discussion?

What's the difference between chatting with friends and new people?

How do people start a conversation?

Is it difficult for Indian people to talk to foreigners?

Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with strangers?

Describe your favourite place in your house where you can relax.

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

What you enjoy doing there

And explain why you feel relaxed at this place.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Why is it difficult for some people to relax?

What are the benefits of doing exercise?

Do people in your country exercise after work?

What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?

Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax? Definitely. There has
been an increase in stress and pressures in life. I think the stress only increases as people grow older, so it
would be better to learn deal with stress from a young age.

Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

Describe a time when missed or were late for an important meeting/event

You should say:

When it happened

What happened

Why you missed/were late for it

And explain how you felt about this experience

I am not a very punctual person, but I try to be on time for important meetings and events.

In fact, I have rarely been late for important meetings.

But recently, I got late due to an small mistake on my part.

I mistook the timing for my best friend Ravi’s birthday.

My friend normally celebrates his birthday in the evenings and the timing is around 7 o clock.

So, when he set me the birthday e- invite, I didn’t check the time.

I thought it would be in the evening like previous years.

However, this time due to some reason he had decided to celebrate in the afternoon.
He is very close to me and we never miss each other’s birthday.

When I said yes, he asked why I wasn’t at the function.

I took us about 15 secs to clear up the confusion.

However, this whole experience brought about a change in me as I now check the timings of events at least 2
times whenever I receive any invite.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Are you a punctual person?

Do you think it important to be on time?

Do you always avoid being late?

Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?

Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?

Describe an occasion you wore your favourite clothes

You should say:

When it was

What you wore

Why you wore it

And how you felt about it

I mostly wear traditional Indian clothes for special occasions like marriages, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Do you think people should dress up formally for the workplace?

Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes?

Do old people change their style of dressing?

Who would wear formal clothes more often, young people or old people?

Why do some people like to wear expensive clothes?

Describe a park or a garden in your city

You should say:

When you often go there

Where it is

Who you often go there with

What it is like

And explain why you like to visit it

In today’s time parks and gardens are the lungs of cities and towns that have become jungles of concrete.

It is a delight to find a green space in the urban areas of today.

I live in Chandigarh that has a very well-developed infrastructure and many parks and gardens.

In fact it is called ‘The City Beautiful’, because of its layout and the greenery in it.

It was designed in the 1950s by a French architect who understood the value of green spaces in modern living.

He provided the city with many parks where the residents can go and relax

Whenever I get the time I visit this beautiful place and I usually go alone as I love to soak in its beauty and the
peace I get by being there.

I am a very passionate photographer and this park has often provided me with some beautiful clicks.

For me, this park is my little piece of heaven on earth and being there is meditative for my soul.

Do young people like to go to parks?

Not many youngsters like to go to the parks. One generally sees more children and older adults there.

What do old people like to do in parks?

What benefits can parks bring to a city?

What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?

Why do some people like planting flowers?

Some people love the happiness and calming effect that flowers bring to the environment, thus they plant
flowers.

Would you say people should help maintain public parks and gardens?

What foreign languages do Indian children learn?

Why do Indian children learn English?

Why are so many people learning English?

How can you help children learn English?

Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past?

What are the benefits of the Internet for people's learning?

Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person does

How you knew him/her

And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting

We meet many people in our day to day life.

Everyone has ideas and opinions of their own.

Here, I'd like to talk about my cousin, Aisha, who always has interesting ideas and opinions.

She is not just my cousin; she is also a friend philosopher and guide.

We meet quite often as we are neighbours also.

Aisha is a marketing professional in a renowned advertising agency.

She has won the employee-of-the-month award in her company many times because of her unique ideas.

What makes Aisha stand out is her ability to think outside the box.

Whenever I have an assignment to complete, I seek her advice and she always has something new to suggest.

I am amazed at her vast knowledge of almost anything.

Whenever, there is something to throwaway, she starts thinking of making something useful out of it.

She has decorated her home with 3-D origami projects made out of waste paper.

Every time I meet her, she has something new to teach me.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

When do you think children start to have their own opinions?

Who are smart children likely to be influenced by?

How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?

What kind of people have lots of great ideas in your country?

When do children begin to have their own ideas?

Why are there more and more differences between children and their parents?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of setting rules for children?

Is there someone with good ideas that has changed many people’s lives?

Describe a place where there was a lot of noise/ Describe a noisy place you have been to

When this happened?

Where it was?
Why there was a lot of noise

Explain what you did when you heard the noise

Noise pollution has become an inevitable part of our life.

Whether we like it or not, we have to tolerate it. We can’t escape it.

Here, I’m going to talk about a situation when there was too much noise.

A religious function, which we call jagrata or jagran, was held last Sunday in my neighborhood.

In such functions people sing hymns and chants in praise of Gods and Goddesses the whole night long.

The function started at 8 PM and went up to 5 AM.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

Is noise pollution serious in India?

Do you like to live in a noisy place?

No, definitely not. But, unfortunately it is difficult to find places in cities, which are noise free.

Do you like to go to noisy places?

Where can you hear a loud noise?

Do you think that there is more noise in people’s lives today than in the past?

Do you think that cities will become noisier in the future?

What is the noise in life?

The noise in our life means the distractions that do not let us focus on the goals in our life.

How is the noise level in your city?

Where does noise in urban areas come from?

The noise in urban areas comes from pressure horns of vehicles, industries and loud speakers.

Do you think it is important to be alone sometimes?

What is the importance of belonging to a certain group?

What are problem you could have if you go out together in big group?

Why people like going to noisy places, like a restaurant or pub , even they know these places are noisy?

Do you think it is good for children to make noise?

What kind of noises are there in our life?

How would people usually respond to noises in your country?

How can people consider other’s feelings when chatting in public?

Describe something you taught to your friend/relative. You should say:

What you taught him/her?

When it was?

How long it was for?

And explain how you felt about it.

My sister lives in the US.

Last summer, she and her children visited us in India during the summer vacations.

Both her children, my niece and nephew are quite inquisitive and they are always keen on learning something
new.

One day, they saw me playing chess online and they immediately developed an interest in chess.

They requested me to teach them.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

What are things that young people can teach old people to do?

What skills can young people teach the old besides technology?

Why older people have problems in learning new things?

Do you think showing is a better way than telling during education?

Do you think constant training is important for people to study something?

How may I address you?

You may address me as Kiran.

Where do you come from?

I come from Phagwara. It is a small town between Jalandhar and Ludhiana.

Work or Studies

(General Training students are likely to be asked questions related to their job experience which could be
personal)
WORK

What work do you do? (personal answer)

Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)? I chose that work, because I was interested in it.

Do you like your job?

Yes, I like my job. It is very interesting.

Is it very interesting? Yes, it is very interesting.

Do you miss being a student?

What subject(s) are you studying?

I’ve just completed my senior secondary in commerce stream. Now I wish to go abroad for my higher
education.

Why did you choose to study that subject/those subjects? I chose these subjects because I was interested in
them.

Do you like your subject? Why/Why not?

Yes, I like my subjects. I think they’re very interesting.

Is it very interesting?

Yes, my subjects are very interesting.

Are you looking forward to working?

Yes, I’m looking forward to a part-time job when I go abroad to study.

Do you prefer to study in the mornings or afternoons?

Do you live in a house or flat? Or What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in? I live in a house. It is a
two storey brick house.
Please describe it a little.

What’s your favorite room in your home?

My favorite room is my own room, because I’ve decorated it according to my taste.

What have you done to your room to make it look nice?

Who do you live with?

I live with my parents and brother.

Which room does your family spend most of the time in?

How long have you lived there? I have lived there since my birth.

Do you plan to live there a long time?

What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?

Do you plan to move?

I plan to go abroad for higher education. Apart from that I do not plan to move.

Would you like to move to another place to live? (Why/why not?)

I plan to go abroad for my higher education. If I like it there, I might think of settling there.

Are you prepared to move? No, I am not prepared to move.

Hometown

What’s (the name of) your hometown?

I am from Phagwara, which a small but beautiful town between Jalandhar and Ludhiana.

Is it a big city or a small place?

It is a town with a population of about 1.5 lakhs. It is on the national highway.

Please describe your hometown a little.

How long have you been living there? I have been living there since my birth.

Do you like your hometown? Yes, I love my hometown.

Do you like living there? Yes, I like living there.

Would you say it’s an interesting place?

What do you like (most) about your hometown?

What’s your favorite part of your hometown?

My favorite part of my hometown is a park, where I go every morning for my morning walk.

Is there anything you dislike about it?

Do you think you will continue living there for long time?

What do you often talk about with your new friends?

Do you like making friends?

Yes, I enjoy making friends because it allows me to learn about different perspectives and build meaningful
relationships.

Good View

What is your favorite place? Why?

What is the view like around the place where you live?

When was the last time you laughed?

Do you always laugh at funny things?

Do you think you are a funny person?

Do you enjoy watching interesting and funny movies?

Yes, I enjoy watching interesting and funny movies. They provide entertainment and a good laugh, which helps
me relax.

Teamwork

What do you dislike about teamwork?

What do you learn from working in a team?

Do you like teamwork?

Do you like fishing?

Do you like eating fish?

Do you spend a lot of money on buying perfume?

Do you send perfume to others as a gift?

Where do you spray perfume?

I usually spray perfume on my wrists and neck. These areas help the fragrance last longer and be more
noticeable.

Do you use perfume?

Yes, I use perfume daily. It’s a nice way to feel fresh and add a personal touch to my style.

Do you like perfume?

Yes, I like perfume. It’s a pleasant way to express my personality and make a good impression.

Roads and Streets

Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?

What is the condition of the roads in your city like?

The condition of the roads varies; some are well-maintained, while others have issues like uneven surfaces and
traffic jams.

How do people cross the road in the city where you live?

Do you use coins in your daily life?

I use coins occasionally for small transactions, but I mostly use digital payments for convenience.

Is it convenient to use coins?

Using coins can be convenient for small purchases, but carrying a lot of them can be cumbersome.

Have you ever collected coins?

I haven’t collected coins seriously, but I did keep some interesting ones as a child.

Do you often carry coins with you?

Do you want to be a teacher in the future?

Do you have a teacher from your past that you still remember?
Yes, I remember my high school English teacher who inspired my love for literature and writing.

Are you still in contact with your primary school teachers?

No, I’m not in contact with my primary school teachers anymore, but I have fond memories of them.

In what way have your favorite teacher helped you?

My favorite teacher helped me by encouraging my interests and providing valuable guidance that shaped my
academic and personal growth.

Do you have a favorite teacher?

Yes, I have a favorite teacher who made learning enjoyable and motivated me to pursue my passions.

Bikes

Did you ride a bike when you were little?

Do you often ride a bike now?

I don’t ride a bike often now, but I enjoy it occasionally for leisure and exercise.

Do you have a bike now?

What are the advantages of using public transportation?

Public transportation is cost-effective, reduces traffic congestion, and is better for the environment compared
to driving a car.

Do most young people prefer to take public transport to school or to work?

Yes, many young people prefer public transport because it is convenient and often more affordable than
owning a car.

Which means of transportation is expensive?

How do you usually deal with challenges in daily life?

I deal with challenges by staying calm, breaking the problem into smaller steps, and seeking support when
needed.

Do you like to live a life that has a lot of challenges?

Do you like to challenge yourself?

Yes, I enjoy challenging myself because it helps me improve and achieve my goals.
What subject do you think is the most challenging at school?

I think subjects like advanced mathematics and science can be the most challenging due to their complexity and
depth.

Asking for Help

When was the last time you asked for help?

What kinds of help do you often ask for?

I often ask for help with work-related tasks and advice on personal projects from friends and family.

Why are teachers always willing to help students?

Do you ask for help when you have a problem?

Who did you like to play with as a child?

I liked to play with my friends and siblings. We often played outdoor games and had fun adventures together.

Where did you go to play as a child?

Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside?

What are your best childhood memories?

My best childhood memories include family vacations, playing with friends, and holidays spent with loved ones.

Did you enjoy your childhood?

Do you use internet (very much)?

When was the first time you used the internet?

Is the internet very important (or useful) to you?

Do you think you can (or could) live without the internet?

Do you keep plants at home?

What plant did you grow when you were young?

When I was young I grew a plant known as money plant. I grew it in a glass bottle. Since it is called as money
plant I believed that if this plant grows, I will also become rich.
Do you know anything about growing a plant?

Do Indian people give plants as gifts?

What do you think were exciting activities when you were a child? Going to the amusement park was very
exciting for me when I was young.

Has anything exciting happened to you recently?

No, I have been preparing for my exam for last two months, so nothing exciting has happened in my life.

Would you like to try scuba diving and bungee jumping?

Definitely yes, I like the adrenalin rush that I get from these adventurous activities.

Staying at home

Are you a person who likes to stay at home?

Well, I am more of an outdoor person. I come to home mostly for a good night sleep.

What do you do when you stay at home?

Home is a place for me to relax and rejuvenate. I mostly have my meals and watch Netflix at home.

What is your favourite place at home?

I like to spend time in the living room watching Netflix.

What did you often do at home as a child?

I don’t remember it clearly but when I was young we mostly played or studied at home.

What kind of things do you like to share with others?

What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?

Do you often get up early in the morning?

What do you usually do when you get up early?

Do you get up early on weekends?

Do you like art?

Do you think art classes are necessary? {Why?)

Yes, I think art classes are very necessary. Art brings out peoples creativity. Art preserves our culture and
tradition.

How do you think art classes affect children’s development?

What kind of paintings do Indian people like?

What can you learn from western paintings?

What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?

Do you always bring a lot of keys with you ?

Do you often forget the keys and lock yourself out?

As I mentioned earlier it happened me with once and after that I have been very careful.

Do you think it's a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?

What is your favorite number?

My favourite number is seven. It is also my date of my birth.

Are you good at remembering phone numbers?

Do you usually use numbers?

I use numbers everyday, mostly while doing any financial transactions.

Science

Do you like science?

Yes, I like science. I am very curious by nature and love to know how things work.

When did you start to learn about science?

I started learning about science right from elementary school.

Which science subject is interesting to you?

What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?

Do you want to travel in outer space?

What would you do if you had the opportunity?

Do you think it’s necessary to see other planets?

When was the last time you went traveling? Personal answer
Do you like to travel by air?

Do you like science fiction movies? Why?

How do you usually find news?

I use an application called inshorts on my smartphone to read the news.

How do your friends get news?

They also use the same app but some of them also like watching news on TV

Have you read the news this morning?

No, I haven’t read the news today because I was preparing for the exam.

Do you often talk with your friends about the news?

Yes, sometimes we like to discuss about political and sports news.

E-books and paper books

Which do you prefer, e-books or paper books?

I prefer ebooks because they are less expensive and I can easily carry many books on my phone.

When do you usually read online?

Whenever I get free time I like to read few pages of a book.

Will you read more online in the future?

Do you think paper books will disappear in the future?

No I don think so because there are still many people who prefer reading paper based books.

Holidays

Where did you go for your last holiday?

Do you like holidays? Why?

What do you do on holidays?

Do you often stay up late?

Yes, I call myself a night person and I normally don’t sleep before midnight.

Did you stay up late when you were a kid?

What do you do when you stay up late?

Normally I like to read online articles or browse through the social media posts.

What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?

Do you know many small businesses where you live?

Yes there are many small clothing and food businesses in my city.

Do you prefer buying things in big companies or small businesses?

Do you often wear jewelry?

What type of jewelry do you like?

Do you usually buy jewelry?

I don’t buy much jewelry. Most of the jewelry I have are gifts from my friends.

Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

What languages do you speak?

I speak Punjabi, Hindi and Englsih.

When did you learn English?

I started learning englsih when I was in 1st standard. Probaly I was around 5 years old at that time.

Do you think English is difficult to learn?

How often do you eat chocolate?

What’s your favorite flavor?

My favorite flavor is Cadbury’s dark delight.

ls chocolate expensive in India?

Yes chocolate is expensive in India, especially the chocolate of foreign brands, which is available here.

When was the first time you ate chocolate?

I don’t remember exactly, but I have been eating chocolate since I was very small.

ls chocolate popular in India?

Yes, chocolate is very popular in India. We can get all varieties of Indian and imported chocolate.

Happy things

Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?

What made you happy when you were little?

When my parents bought me gifts on my birthday I used to feel very happy.

What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?

I’ll be happy in future when I’ll fullfil my dreams and achieve success in life.

When do you feel happy at work? Why?

Whenver I finish my pending tasks it gives me a sense of accomplishment and happiness.

Do you feel happy when buying new things?

Do you think people are happy when buying new?

Do you prefer to use pen or pencil?

When was the last time you bought pen or pencil?

How would you react if someone sent you a pen as a gift?

Do you enjoy your current stage of life?

What’s your plan for your next stage of life?

Do you write a lot?

Do you think the things you write would change?

Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?

What's the weather like where you live?

Do you prefer cold or hot weather?

Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?

Do you often go to library?

No I don’t often visit the library. I prefer to study at home.

What do you usually do in the library?

Normally I like to read the newspaper or some interesting novels while I am in the library.

Did you go to library when you were a kid?

I only went to the school library during my childhood.

Do Indian kids often go to library?

No I don’t think so because there are not enough libraries in our cities/ towns

T-shirts

Do you like wearing T-shirts?

How often do you wear T-shirts?

I don’t wear T-shirts much during winters but during summers I wear them almost every other day.

Do you like t-shirts with pictures or prints?

I have never really given much thought to it but I think most of my t-shirts are printed one’s.

Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?

Yes, in my country they are definitely considered fashionbale because usually older people prefer to wear
formal clothing.

Would you buy t-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?

Do you like weekends?

How do you usually spend your weekends? Do you study or work?

Do you plan for your weekends?

Not always but sometimes when I want to go out with friends I like to have things planned.

When do you spend time with your family?

I spend the evenings with my family. We watch TV together, have dinner together and go for walks together.

What did you do last weekend?

What do other people in your hometown (or in your country) usually do on weekends? People do a lot of things
on weekends. Some go for outings; some people spend time at home with family; some people visit relatives. So
people do different things on weekends.

What are you going to do next weekend?

Is there anything new that you would like to do on weekends?

Do you like working on weekends?

No, I don’t like working on weekends. I prefer to spend time with my family and friends on weekends.

Do you think employees should have to work on weekends?

Do you think that weekends now are more important to you, than when you were a child? Yes, weekends now
are more important to me than when I was a child. When I was a child, all days were like weekends. So I did not
give importance to weekends. But today, I look forward to weekends.

Breakfast

What do you usually eat for breakfast? I like to eat cereal and eggs for breakfast.

Do you think breakfast is important?

Do you play video games?

What kinds of video games do you play?

Is it good for young people to play video games?

Do you often wear sunglasses?

Yes, I wear sunglasses whenever I am outside in the sun. I always wear them when I am driving.

Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?

Do you give sunglasses as a gift?

Why do you wear sunglasses?

When did you start using social media?

Do you think you spend too much time on social media?

Do your friends use social media?

What do people often do on social media?

Do you like eating cakes?

Do you know how to bake a cake?

When do usually eat cakes?

What is your favorite kind of cake?

Do you prefer to save money or spend money?

How do you save money?

What do you think about payment apps or mobile payments?

Do you use a credit card to buy things?

No I don’t have a credit card, however I would like to have one in the future.

Do you think cash will still be popular in the future?

Do you often lose things?

What can we do to avoid losing things?

Why do some people tend to lose things more often than others?

What will you do if you find something lost by others?

It depends on the situation and where I found the item.

What is your favorite color?

Do you usually wear clothes in your favorite color?

No, I like to wear black clothes. They look very elegant, and sophisticated and go with everything.

Are there any colors that have a special meaning in your country?

Do you think different types of people like different colors?

Why do some people have a better memory while others just don’t

Why do more people rely on cell phones to remember things?

Do you often feel bored?

Yes, I get bored sometimes, especially when I am at work doing the same thing every day.

When would you feel bored?

What do you do when you feel bored?

When I feel bored I like to read books, watch a movie or TV series on the TV, and talk to my friends and family.

Do you think childhood is boring or adulthood is boring?

Do a lot of people like music?

What kind of music do you listen to?

Is it easy to learn music?

I think it’s easy to learn if you are consistent and committed. It requires a lot of practice.

Did you have music lessons at school?

Is the city where you live crowded?

Is there a crowded place near where you live?

Do you like crowded places?

Do most people like crowded places?

When was the last time you were in a crowded place?

Who is your favourite celebrity in your country?

The celebrity I like the most is Virat Kohli. He is the number one crcicketer in the world.

What kind of famous people do you often see in the news?

I often see filmstarts, politicians and sportsperson in the news.

Do you pay attention to famous people in the news?

Do you believe that the news about famous people in the media is true?

Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child

Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport

Do you like advertisements?

What kind of advertising do you like?

Do you go running a lot?

Where do you usually go running?

When was the last time you went running?

I go running 4-5 days a week. The last I went running was the day before yesterday.

What do you think of running as a sport?

Do you like chatting with friends?

What do you usually chat about with friends?

Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?

Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?

Do you argue with friends?

Do you usually help people around you?

How you should how do you help people around you, such as neighbors' family, and friends?

Do your parents teach you how to help others?

What have you done to help the elderly?

Do you often use maps?

Do you use paper maps?

How often do you use maps on your phone?

Do you have maps at home?

What kind of clothes do you like to wear?

Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes?

Do you like wearing T-shirts?

Yes, I love wearing T-shirts, and graphic T-shirts are my favorite. I like the ones with witty quotes on them.

Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?

What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most?

Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?

Do you think music education is important for children?

Do you like to stay in a place with a lot of noise?

No, I like to stay away from noise. Noisy places give me stress, and I can’t concentrate on my work.

What kinds of noises are there in the area where you live?

Do you want to move to a quieter place?

Do you think there is too much noise in today's world?

Is making noise one of people's rights?

Do people like tea and coffee nowadays?

Do you prefer to use tea or coffee to serve your guests?

When was the last time you had a cup of coffee or tea?

Do you usually buy your coffee in a coffee shop?

No, I don't go to any specialty coffee shop. I get it from our local grocery store.

Robots

Are robots important?

Do robots affect people’s lives?

Yes, robots have the potential to significantly affect people's lives, especially in areas like heavy industries,
healthcare, and defence.

Have you ever watched a movie about robots?

Yes, I have watched movies about robots, like "I, Robot" and "Wall-E."

Should we let a robot drive for us for long time?

What can robots do for you at home?

Robots can perform tasks like cleaning, vacuuming, and even assisting with cooking or home security.

Gifts

Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?

What do you consider when choosing a gift?

When choosing a gift, I consider the recipient's interests, preferences, and the occasion itself. And, of course, I
also consider the budget.

Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?

How do you like geography?

I find geography quite interesting as it helps us understand the world around us.

Do you think geography is useful?

Do you want to be a geography teacher?

While I appreciate geography, I don't have plans to become a geography teacher.

Films

What films do you like?

I enjoy a wide range of films, but my favourites are typically action and adventure movies.

Did you often watch films when you were a child?

Yes, I used to watch films quite often when I was a child, especially animated and family-oriented ones.

Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?

No, I rarely went to the cinema alone as a child; I usually went with family or friends.

Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?

Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?

Do you love ice cream?

Yes , it is one of my favourite desserts especially in the summers.

Can you make ice cream yourself?

Can you concentrate for a long time?

No I find it difficult to concentrate for an extended period.

Could you concentrate for a long time when you were younger?

No, my concentration was equally bad even then. I would get distracted easily.
Is it easy for you to concentrate in a noisy place?

Not at all. Loud cachophonic noise makes me irritable.

How do you stay focused?

I medidate every day in the morning.

Fixing Things

Do you often fix things?

Yes I do try to fix things if I feel I can do so.

Did you learn to fix things when you were younger?

What do you do when one thing is broken and cannot be fixed?

I look for someone who can still find a use for it, if not then I discard it.

Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?

Yes, knowing how to repair things is a skill that everyone should possess.

HEALTH

How do you keep healthy?

I exercise everyday in the morning. Also, I try to eat healthy meals and avoid junk food.

What is your favourite sport?

My favourite sport is cricket. In fact, it is the favorite sport of most of the people in India.

Are there health classes in your school?

Unfortunately not. In my school more focus is given to academics.

Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?

Yes, the government has installed open gyms in lot of parks, so people can exercise everyday.

DREAM

What was your childhood dream?

My childhood dream was to become a pilot because I liked planes a lot.

Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?

Well I try to pursue my dreams although I don’t think that I am successful everytime

What is your dream job?

I would like to become a teacher because I believe it is one of the best jobs in the world.

Do you think you are an ambitious person?

Yes, I have many goals in my life which I would hopefully achieve.

FRIENDS

How important are friends to you?

My friends are really important to me. I enjoy spending time with my friends.

Do you often go out with your friends?

Yes, I often go out with my friends. Mostly to the movies or shopping malls.

Where do you often meet each other?

We often meet at the playground, shopping centres or at eating joints.

What do you usually do with your friends?

Usually we spend time chit chatting or doing some activity together like watching movies

FAVOURITE DAY

Which day is your favourite day?

How do you usually spend your time?

Do you like rainy days?

Yes I do love rainy days during summers as they bring relief from scorching heat.

Does it rain much in your city?

When was the last time you had a few days off? It was during the Diwali festival.

What do you usually do when you have your days off?

Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?

What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?

I would like to go and watch a movie because I feel I deserve a break after my exam.

Bags

Do you like bags?

What types of bags do you like?

Do you usually carry a bag (when you go out)?

What types of bags do you use (in your everyday life)?

(Similar to above) Do you have different bags for different occasions (or, different purposes)?

What do you put in these bags?

What sorts of bags do women like to buy?

Is a bag an ideal gift?

What kind of bags would you use when travelling?

Do you change your bags often?

What is the animal you would like to see in the wild? I would love to see a lion in the jungle.

What's the most famous wild animal from your country?

What's your favourite wild animal (from your country)? The Bengal Tiger is my favourite wild animal.
Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?

Where can you see wild animals?

Where do you go to school?

I recently completed my senior secondary education, so I don’t go to school anymore.

Do you go to a good school?

Do you like your teachers?

Yes I loved my teachers at my previous school.

Do you like your current learning atmosphere?

At present I am preparing for my higher education so there is not much pressure of studies and exams.

What are the differences between your school and other schools?

I have hardly met students from other schools so I cant say much on how the other schools are different

Is there anything you want to change about your school?

Yes, I would like to add more sports facilites for students, especially for indoor sports.

Outer Space and Stars

Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?

Do you like science fiction movies? Why?

Do you want to know more about outer space?

Yes, I want to know about black holes and how the universe was formed.

Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

Yes, I want to see how our planet looks from the space and also to experience zero gravity.

Music
Do you often (like to) listen to music?

Yes, I often listen to music. I like listening to film songs and Punjabi folk songs.

When do you listen to music?

Whenever I’m free I listen to music. I have downloaded a few songs in my cell phone. Listening to music relaxes
me.

How much time do you spend listening to music every day? I spend an hour or two listening to music every day.

What kinds of music do you like to listen to?

I like Hindi film songs. I also love Punjabi folk music.

What's your favorite kind of music?

My favorite genre of music is folk music. I also like film music.

Have you ever been to a concert?

Do you like to listen to live music?

When did you start listening to this type of music?

Where do you listen to it?

How do you feel when you listen to this music?

Is music an important subject at school in India?

Unfortunately, it is not. Music is an optional subject in some schools, but all schools don’t have it.

What kinds of music are (most) popular in India?

What technology do you often use, computers or cellphones?

What electronic devices have you bought lately?

Is there any technology you want to buy?

Is technology important in your life?

Is there any technology you don't like?

What do you think are the trends in technology today compared to when you were young? I think the main
trend is that technology is changing at a very rapid pace. Earlier, it used to take time for new technologies but
nowadays, every year there is a new update.

Social Media

Do you or your friends like using social media?

Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?

Do you want to work in social media? Why?

What's the most popular social media in India? Why?

What snacks do you like to eat?

When do you usually eat snacks now?

Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?

Do you like singing? Why?

I like singing but in private because I don’t have a nice voice.

Have you ever learnt how to sing?

Who do you want to sing for?

Again, singing is about having fun. It makes me feel energetic and active somehow.

Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?

When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?

Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?

Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?

What kind of public transportation do you usually take?

When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life, or when you are travelling?

When I was young, I used to travel by bus every day because of my studies. However, nowadays, I only use
public transportation when I am especially visiting someplace. For example, after every one or two months, I
visit Golden Temple in Amritsar and for that I travel by bus.

Do most people prefer public transportation in your country?

Does your name have any special meaning?

My name is Indroop. According to Hindu mythology, my name means an Avatar of Lord Inder.

How would you choose names for your next generation?

Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?

Do you like getting up early in the morning?

What do you usually do in the morning?

What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?

Why?

Are there any differences between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the

Do you spend your mornings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? No, on the weekends, we
normally go to the Gurdwara in the morning. So, I have to get up

early. On the weekends, we also eat breakfast outside.

Housework and cooking

Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?

Do you think your home is clean and tidy?

Do you have breakfast at home every day?

Do you want to learn how to cook well?

What housework do you like or dislike doing?

Do you like geography?

Yes, I like geography. In fact, it was one of my favourite subjects when I was in school.

Have you ever studied geography at school? Yes, I studied geography when I was at school.

Are you good at reading a map?

What do you usually do on your birthday?

What did you do on your birthday when you were young?

When I was young, my parents used to throw a big party at home and invite all my friends and relatives. I used
to love opening gifts and cutting the cake. Now, I am not as excited.

Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?

Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in India?

How often do you look at yourself in the mirror everyday

Do you check yourself when you decide to buy a mirror?

Do you wear a watch?

Yes, I do wear Titan Watch. It is an integral part of my daily dressing up routine.

Have you ever got a watch as a gift?

Yes, I got this watch as a gift from my parents at my wedding.

Why do some people wear expensive watches?

Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?

Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?

What sports do you like?

I like to watch many sports like cricket, football, tennis, basketball etc, but I love playing cricket and table
tennis.

Where did you learn to play?

Do you think children need more exercise?

Do you often read books? When?

What do you prefer reading books and watching movies?

Do you like watching sports programs on TV?

Do you like to watch live sports games?

Who do you like to watch sports games with?

What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?

Where is your favorite place to sit?

I love to sit in my sofa chair next to the window.

Do you always sit down for a long time?

Yes, once I sit down I don’t like to get up frequently.

Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?

Yes, I feel quite lethargic when I sit down in a comfortable seat.

When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?

Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?

Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?

Where is your favorite place to meet with your friends?

Do you think there are some places more suitable for meeting with others?

Why are some meeting places better than others?

I think the meeting places that provide a quite ambience are better than the one’s which are very noisy.

Evening time

Do you like the morning or evening? I love both mornings and evenings.

What do you usually do in the evening?

I like to walk, sit with my family or visit friends in the evenings.

What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?

When was the first time you used a computer?

The first time I used a computer was when I was at school.

What would your life be like without computers?

Do you collect things?

Yes, much as I would like not to, I must admit I do.

Are there any things you keep from childhood?

Yes, I have all the cards, letters (written to me) and photographs from my childhood
Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?

I am a very emotional person so I like to keep things that have an emotional value for me.

4. Where do you usually keep things you need?

The things of my day to day need are kept close at hand in my cupboards and chest of drawers.

Boring things

What kinds of things are boring to you?

What do you do when you feel bored?

What was the most boring thing you did when you were young?

Sit in a religious congregation and listen to the discourses that flowed over my head.

Do you think school is boring?

What kinds of advertisements do you dislike?

I don’t like advertisements that are too long , dark or are repeatedly shown.

Do you share advertisements with others? Yes I like to share ads that are funny.

Do you want to work in advertising in the future? Yes it’ll be an interesting and creative experience .

Films/Cinema

Do you like to watch films?

Do you prefer foreign films or Indian films?

How often do you go to cinema to watch a movie?

I go to cinema to watch a movie quite often, at least once or twice a month.

Do Indian people like to go to cinema to watch a film?

What kinds of movies do you like the best?

What was the first film you watched?

I don’t remember exactly, but one of the first films I remember from my childhood is

. (Add a couple of lines about the kind of movie and the story/what was it about).

Spending time with others

Do you like talking with people?

How do you like spending time with your friends?

Do you remember a time when you need to cooperate with others?

What’s your favorite animal? Why?

What is the most popular animal in your country?

Dogs are the most popular pets in my country. Bengal Tiger is the most famous wild animal in India and is also
our national animal.

Have you ever had a pet before?

Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?

Do you use headphones?

What type of headphones do you use?

When would you use headphones?

Do you like buying shoes? How often?

How much money do you usually spend on shoes?

What do you like to do when visiting a park?

How have parks changed today compared to the time when you were a kid?

What apps have you recently used?

What kinds of apps are you usually interested in?

What was the first app you used?

What kinds of apps would you like to use in the future?

What’s your favorite colour?

What’s the color you dislike? Why?

I don’t like brown. I find it very dull and boring.

What colors do your friends like most?

Most of my friends like blue, red, black, and pink.

What colour makes you uncomfortable in your room?

What colours do you like?

I like all colors but red is my favorite color.

What is the most popular colour in India?

Do you like to wear dark or bright colours?

I like to dark or bright colors in winters, but in summers I like to wear light shades.

Do colours affect your mood?

Does color matter when you buy things?

What is the difference between men’s and women’s preference on colours?

There are no gender differences nowadays. Both men and women wear on types of colors.

Have you ever seen a rainbow?

How can you find your way when you are lost?

Can you read a map when you get lost?

Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

What do you do to help you concentrate?

What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused?

When do you need to be focused?

What kind of flowers do you know?

India has a tropical climate, and many varieties of flowers grow here like Rose, Jasmine, Marigold, Lotus,
Sunflower, Dahlia, etc.

Are there any flowers that have special meaning in India?

Do Indian people like barbecue

What kind of food do you like to eat for barbeque?

When I was a child, we didn’t cook barbeque at home as we did not have a tandoor or a grill. However, I
remember eating it at restaurants and getting takeout from nearby food vendors.

Car Trip

Do you like to travel by car?

When do you travel by car?

Where is the farthest place you have traveled by car?

Do you like to sit in the back or front when travelling by car?

What do you do to relax?

Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?

Do you think vacation is a good time for you to relax?

Do you think students need more relaxing time?

Do you like to wear special costumes?

When I was young, we used to have fancy dress competitions in my school. I remember one year I dressed up as
a Robot and won second prize. My mother is very creative and made me the costume at home from aluminum
foil-covered cardboard boxes. It was such a cool costume and all my friends loved it.

When was the last time you wore special costumes?

Do you use a wallet?

Do most of your friends use a wallet? Yes, most of my friends use a wallet.

Primary School

What did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?

When I was in primary school, I loved to do Art the most. I think it was mainly because of my art teacher. She
had a unique style of teaching and made it all so fun for us. She was also very patient, creative, and caring. She
would tell us to draw from our hearts and would always appreciate our creations.
How did you go to your primary school?

How do you like your primary school?

What did you do in your leisure time in primary school?

During leisure time we were encouraged to do some physical activities like playing cricket, football, or
basketball with classmates.

Environmental protection

Would you like to work in a company related to environmental protection?

How can we protect the environment?

There are many ways we can help the help environment and reduce our carbon footprint.

Use reusable cloth bags instead of single-use plastics.

Recycle and compost.

Unplug household appliances when you are not using them.

Plant trees.

Take local transportation instead of driving cars.

Bike to work/college if possible.

Use eco-friendly products.

Conserve Water

Do you think you have done enough to protect the environment?

Is there education about environmental protection at school?

How do you celebrate New Year?

Do you still remember a New Year that you celebrated?

Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?
Why do people think New Year is a new beginning?

Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately?

What do you do to stay happy?

Can you stay happy all the time?

Is it important to be happy?

What kind of trees do people usually plant in your country? How about your hometown?

What kind of trees do you plant?

Do you like planting trees and why?

What is the decoration like in your home?

What kind of decoration do you prefer?

Do Indian people like decorating their homes?

What’s your favorite color when decorating your home?

What kind of farm do you like?

Do you think farming is important?

Do you have a lot of furniture in your home?

Is there anyone who bought furniture for you?

What kind of furniture would you like to buy?

I personally like modern, contemporary furniture with clean lines and would like to buy that when I furnish my
home.

Which furniture do you like best in your home?

Do you enjoy your current stage of life?

What’s your plan for your next stage of life?

How often do you take a rest?

What do you usually do when you are resting?

Do you take a nap when you are resting?

How do you feel after taking a nap?

What makes you feel proud of your country?

Do you know the history of your country well?

What scenery can you see from the window of your room?

Do you like to watch the scenery from your window?

Do you want to live in a house with beautiful window views?

How do you feel when you can’t see any beautiful view from your window?

Do you like reading?

Do you like to read at home or in other places?

Do you like to read by yourself or with other people?

I like to read by myself. I think I can focus better when I read alone.

Getting Up Early

Do you often get up early in the morning?

What do you usually do when you get up early?

Do you get up early on weekends?

Do you like to try new activities? Why?

What activities would you like to try?

What activities did you do when you were a child?

When I was a child, I played cricket and football. I wanted to learn swimming but there were no swimming
pools in our town at that time. I got to learn swimming when I was in high school.

Do you like to try new activities alone or with friends?

Do you have lot of nice clothes?

What kind(s) of clothes do you usually wear?

I usually like to wear comfortable clothes, in my favourite colors.

Would you say clothes are expensive in your country?

Do you like to wear fashionable clothes?

Is there anything that you used to wear in past that you don’t wear now?

How often do you go for shopping for clothes?

Do you like shopping for clothes?

How often do you buy clothes online?

Do you plan to buy any designer (or, name brand) clothes?

Do you like texting?

Yes I like to chat with people using text messages because I find it as a convenient method for communication.

Do you prefer sending or receiving messages?

Do you recyle? Why?

Yes I do recycle because it is good for our environment.

Did you recycle when you were a kid?

When I was a kid I was not aware about recyling. Also recycling was not so popular back then. So, I did not
recyle during my childhood.

Will you recycle in the future?

Yes, defintely I will recycle things in future as well. I think everyone should recycle whatever things they can

What kind of things do you recyle?

How often do you go on a picninc now?

Where do you go on a picnic?

What is the difference between a picnic and cooking at home?

Do you make a list when you shop?

Do you make a list for your work or study? (Does it work?)

Why don’t some people like making lists?

Some people are good at remembering things, so they consider writing lists as a waste of time.

Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?

Do you like meeting new people?

Yes I love meeting new people because I like to make friends and discuss new ideas.
How do you feel when people welcome you?

Do you often meet new people?

Can you tell if you like someone when you meet them for the first time? Why?

No, it takes me a lot of meetings to actually like someone. I take time to understand people.

Discussion

What do you like to talk about?

I like to discuss news and recent events. Sometimes I like to talk about life in general.

Have your discussion topics changed since you were a child?

Do you change your opinion frequently?

Do you prefer to talk or listen?

I am more of a listener. I like to hear what people have to say.

Tidiness

Are you a tidy person?

Yes I like to keep things tidy and don’t like to create a mess around me.

How do you keep things tidy?

I like to keep my surroundings tidy by putting the things in their right place.

Do you think people should be tidy all the time?

Yes people should definitely keep things tidy, this helps them to stay organised

Are you tidier at work(school) or home?

Do your friends like to tell jokes?

Yes my friends love to share jokes. In our free time we often search for jokes on the internet.

Do you like to watch comedies?

Yes, I love to watch comedies. I feel they are a great way to relax and spend one’s time.

Have you ever watched a live show?

No I have never watched a live stand up comedy show but I would definitely like to experience live comedy.

Shopping

Do you like shopping?

Yes, I am a shopaholic. I absolutely love shopping. I normally do shopping, once or twice in a month.

Do you compare prices when you shop?

Yes, whenever I go for shopping, I normally visit 2-3 shops to get the best price.

Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?

Do you prefer to read newspaper or magazine?

Do you prefer to read the news online or on a printed newspaper

Do you like insects?

I do not like insects. I am scared of them.

Are there many different insects where you live?

Yes there are many insects around my house because we have lot of greenery in area which attracts the insects.

Do you think insects are useful?

What do you think is the best age to learn driving?

How do you feel about getting older?

I think ageing is a natural process and one should embrace it gracefully.

Should we treat people of different ages in the same way?

What do street markets sell?

Street markets sell all kinds of everyday use products like groceries.

Are there many street markets in your country?

Yes, in Inda you will find street markets in almost every city.

What are the differences between street markets and supermarkets?

Do you often go to the supermarket?

No, I don’t often go the supermarket as I don’t like shopping.

History

Have you ever been to museum to learn history?

Do you think history is important?

When was the last time you read a book about history?

When did you start learning math?

Do you like math?

Who taught you math?

I have had many math teachers throughout my school and college years, who taught me math.

Who’s your favorite teacher so far?

My favorite math teacher is Ms. Roy, who taught me math when I was in the 7th grade.

Is math difficult for you to learn?

Do you like to use a calculator?

Do students learn math in secondary schools in India?

Yes, Math is a compulsory subject in secondary schools in India.

Do you think math is difficult?

What can people do with math in their daily life?

Do you learn math now? Why or Why not

No, I am not learning math now. I am working now and don’t need to learn math for my job.

Water Sport

Have you done water sports?

Yes, I have done swimming. There is a swimming pool near my home where I learnt how to swim.

Or No, I have never done water sports. I am afraid of water.

What water sports you like doing?

Swimming is the only water sport I know, so I like to swim. Or

What kind of water sports do you want to try? I would like to try rafting and Scuba Diving.

Or

Is there good scenery in your hometown or does your hometown has a lot of scenic views?

When you travel, do you like to live in hotels with good scenic views?

Do you like to take picture of good scenic views with your smartphone? Why?

Yes, I mostly keep scenic pictures as my wallpaper because I get inspiration from nature.

Is there good scenery in cities?

Nowadays, cities have become concrete jungles and there are not many scenic views in the cities.

Break

Do you prefer a long break or several short breaks?

I prefer several short breaks because I can only concentrate for short durations.

What do you usually do during a break?

During a break I like to check news or social networking apps on my phone.

Why do you need to take a break?

As I said earlier, I find it difficult to concentrate for longer durations so I take breaks to relax myself.
How often do you take a break?

When I am studying or working, I normally take a break after every hour.

Haircut

How often do you have a haircut?

How long have you had your current haircut?

It's been 2 months since my last haircut. I think it still looks good.

Have you ever had an unhappy haircut experience?

No, I haven't experienced anything like this but I will feel terrible if it happens.

Do you like to have your hair cut?

Do you like the area you live in?

Yes, I love my neighbourhood. It is clean, green and beautiful.

What are some changes in the area recently?

An open gym was recently inaugurated by the mayor in our area.

Do you know any famous people in your area? No, I do not know any famous people in my area.

Where do you like to go in that area?

I like to go the market and park in my neighbourhood.

Voice

Has your voice ever changed?

Is your voice similar to your parents?

Do you like your voice?

Yes, I love my voice. I love to sing.

Is your voice different from when you were young?

Yes, as I mentioned before, my voice changed when I became a teeenager.

Do you like to see the sky?

How about stars?

Do you know something about stars?

How often do you look at the sky?

Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?

As I mentioned earlier, I prefer watching the sky during the night because it is more comfortable.

Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?

Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?

Do you want to live on other planets?

How often you drink water?

Do you drink bottled water or water from machines?

What kind of water do you like to drink

Well, I like to drink water at room temperature because when I drink cold water I get a sore throat

Maps

Do you often use maps?

Who taught you how to use a map?

We learn to use maps in our school but nowadays mobile apps like google maps have made learning maps
easier.

Do you prefer electronic map or paper maps?

Do you like to try new food?

What kind of new food you have tried recently?

What kind of foreign foods are popular in your country

Do you think parents should teach children to save money.

Yes, as I already mentioned parents should teach children about money management as it is an important skill
in life

Do parents give pocket money to children in your country

Yes, parents in my country do give pocket money to their children.

Physical Exercise

What kind of exercises you do?

Do you think children should play sports regularly?

What was the favourite sport when you were young?

Do you like extreme sports?

What kind of exercises are popular in your country?

Do you want to travel in outer space?

What would you do if you had the opportunity?

Do you think it’s necessary to see other planets?

When was the last time you went traveling? Personal answer

Do you like to travel by air?

What was the dream job for you when you were young? When I was young I wanted to become a pilot

Have you changed your mind on your dream job?

What do you plan to do in the future? Personal Answer

What kinds of jobs are popular in your country?

In my country computer or IT related jobs are more popular these days because these are well paid jobs.

Have you had full-time or part-time job before? Personal Answer

Animals

Do you like animals?

What's your favourite animal? (Why?)

What's your favourite wild animal? (Why?)

My favourite wild animal is a tiger because I think tigers are beautiful creatures and they look very regal.

Are people in your country fond of animals?

Yes, in my country many people are fond of animals. Many people keep pet animals.

Do many people in your country keep animals at home (or, keep a pet)? OR Do people in your country like to
raise animals?

Yes, people in my country like to keep pet animals. People keep dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, fish, etc. as pets.

What kinds of animals do people in in your county (or, hometown) keep? OR What kinds of pets do the people
have in your hometown?

People in my hometown/country have different types of pets like dogs, cats, birds, fish, rabbits, etc.

Compared with the past, have there been any changes concerning pets in your country/hometown?

Do you think pets are important?

Do you think cities are suitable places for keeping a pet?

Yes, cities are suitable to keep small pets like cats, smaller breeds of dogs, fish, etc.

Farm Animals

What farm animals do you have in your country?

There are many farm animals in my country, like cows, goats, sheep, buffalos, horses, hens, etc.

Do you think farm animals are important?

How are these animals used? OR In what ways are animals used in agriculture in your country?

Do you think raising farm animals is important?

Do you often use a dictionary?If yes, how often and what for? If no, why not? If not very often, say how often
and why not very often?

Do you prefer to use an electronic dictionary or a dictionary made of paper?

Do you think it would be interesting to write a dictionary? OR Do you think it would be interesting to be part of
a team that is writing a dictionary?

What kind of person do you think writes a dictionary?

Do you want to make an app?

How many hours you sleep everyday

I sleep around 7-8 hours everyday. I think it is necessary to sleep for atleast 6 hours everyday.

Is it necessary to take a nap everyday

Do old people sleep a lot? Why

What time you usually go to the bed?

Do you always have a good sleep?

Do you think handwriting is still important?

Do you think computers might one day replace handwriting?

Do you usually write by hand or write using a computer?

When do children begin to write in your country?

Do you think handwriting will die in the future?

Do you write letters?

Yes, I do. I write e-mails to my friends and relatives.

Do you think children should be taught to write like in the old days?

Do you often invite friends to visit your home?

Do you like visitors coming to your home?

Do people often visit you at your home?

How often do visitors come to your home?

Visitors come to my home very often, in fact twice or thrice a week.

When do visitors come to your home?

When someone has to visit, they usually call ahead and come. There are no specific times when people visit us
at home.
Do you prefer to have friends visit you, or relatives?

What do you usually do together with your visitors?

When we have visitors over, we usually sit and chat, discuss the day’s happenings or any social or national
issues. Sometimes we share jokes and have a good laugh and all this happens usually over of a cup of tea or
coffee and some snacks. Sometimes we also have visitors over for lunch or dinner.

When someone visits you, how do you usually show hospitality (or, entertain them)? Hospitality towards
visitors is in our culture. In India, guests are treated like God. We show our hospitality by making them feel
comfortable and offering them drinks and snacks or food, depending on the time of the day.

Family

How often do you meet with your family?

I stay with my family. I meet my family members every day.

How do you spend the time with your family?

Do you want to live with your family in the future?

How has your family influenced you?

Do you have many friends?

Yes, I have many friends, but only a few close friends.

How often do you talk to your friends?

How do you communicate with your friends?

I communicate face-to-face and also through cell phone and apps like Whatsapp.

What do you think makes people have a long friendship?

Does it make things easier in a friendship if you have similar interests?

How do people make friends now?

Now a days, people make friends through internet by joining social networking sites like face book, twitter and
whatsapp.

Do you think we meet new people differently now than in the past?

Is friendship (= are friends) important to you? (Why?/Why not?)

Do you prefer to spend time with friends or spend time alone? (Why?)

I prefer to spend time with my friends. I love their company and I enjoy with them.

What kind of people do you like to have as friends?

Do you like to spend time with friends? (Why?)

What do you and your friends do together?

We study together, go for walks together, watch movies together and sometimes eat out together.

What do your friends think of you? (Do your friends think that you are a good friend? Why?)

How do Indian people make friends? (= where, in what situations, e.g. at school & at work.) Indian people make
friends in schools, colleges, while travelling, during family get-togethers, during outings and in many other
ways. Now a days making online friends has also become very popular.

Do adults and children make friends in the same way?

How often do you read?

Do you have many books at home?

No, I do not have any books at home. I only have my textbooks at home.

Do Indian people do enough reading?

Yes, Indian people do a lot of reading. They read magazines, newspapers, fiction and nonfiction such as
biographies and autobiographies.

Do Indian people like to read? (similar to above)

What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don't like reading very much?

People who are literate like to read. Many people don’t like reading because they don’t have interest in reading.
What type of books children read nowadays?

Do you think children have lost their interest in stories?

Can story books be an ideal gift for children?

What can be done to encourage the habit of reading among children?

How does reading help a child?

What sort of books can be suggested to children to read?

How much should a child read every day?

What is the difference between the books sold in the past and the books sold nowadays?

Do you like to take photographs? (Why?)

Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos? (Why?)

How long have you liked taking photographs?

How (why) did you become interested in photography?

How often do you take photographs?

I take photographs very often, in fact almost everyday.

In what situations do you take photographs?

What kind of photos do you like to take? (Why?)

Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?

Who do you take photos of?

I take photos of family, relatives, friends, my dogs, other animals, etc.

How do you keep your photos?

I save pictures mostly in online albums, like Google photos. Sometimes, I get them printed also.

Do you keep your photographs on your computer?

Yes, I keep my photographs on the computer. I always backup my phone photos onto the computer.

Are there any photos on the walls of your home?

Do you frame (or have you framed) any of your photos? (If yes, which? & why?)

Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself? (Why?)
What kind of entertainment do you prefer, TV or radio? (Why?)

How are radio programs and television programs different?

What programs do you like to watch/listen to?

When do you watch TV/listen to the radio?

How do you think TV/radio broadcasts in India could be improved?

Some new shows on education could be added. Otherwise I’m quite happy with the TV programs and the radio
broadcasts.

Do you prefer TV news or news on the radio? (Why?)

Do you watch programs on the TV or your cell phone?

Do you like watching the same kind of programs all the time?

Do you talk with your friends about the program you watched?

Do you often read newspapers?

What kinds of (types of) newspapers (or magazines) do you usually read?

How old were you when you first started to read newspapers?

I remember I was 10 years old when I started reading the newspaper. I started from the sports section.

Do you think it's important to read newspapers? (Why?/Why not?)

It is very important to read newspapers. We feel connected with the whole world.

Why do (you think) people read newspapers?

What different types of newspaper are there in India?

There are broadsheets and tabloids. There are newspapers in English, Hindi, Punjabi and other regional
languages.

Do you care about the news?

Is the news important (to you)? (same as above)

What kinds of news do Indian people read in newspapers?

Do you prefer to read about domestic (or local) news or international news? (Why?) I like to read domestic
news as well as international news.
What are some methods that newspapers use to attract readers?

What influence do you think newspapers have on society?

Do you think the Internet is a good way to get news?

Do you like robots?

What kind of robot would you like to have

How often do you buy shoes?

Do you know anyone who likes to buy a lot of shoes?

What's your favourite type of shoes?

What kinds of things do you have to bring when you go out?

When you go out you should have your purse with some money, an ID card and your cell phone.

Did you ever forget to bring something?

How do you remind yourself?

Do you carry different things in the morning and in the evening?

Do you play any indoor games?

Yes, I play carom board and cards with my siblings and parents.

Do you prefer to play indoor games or outdoor games?

What indoor games did you play when you were a child? I played carom board, ludo and snakes and ladders as
a child.

Is there any particular indoor game that you liked (when you were a child)? I liked ludo and snakes and
ladders.

What sorts of indoor games do children play now?

Nowadays, children are of the digital era. They play electronic games on the computer.

Do you play video games?

Yes, I play Mario and tetris sometimes on my phone.

What kinds of video games do you like to play?

I play Mario and tetris only. Sometimes I feel I have wasted a lot of time on these two games.

Is it good for young people to play video games?

Do you live in the city or the countryside? (countryside = village) I live in the countryside. ( Then go about
talking about your village)

I live in the city. ( Then go about talking about your city)

Is it good for young people to grow up in the city?

Is your city/village a good place for young people to grow up?

Do you often eat out (go to restaurants)?

I eat out very often, in fact two or three times a month.

What food do you like?

Why do you think it is important to learn a foreign language?

How is it helpful to you to speak a foreign language?

What is the most difficult part of learning a foreign language for you?

I find some pronunciations very confusing at times. For example bough is pronounced ‘bo’ whereas tough is
‘tuff’.

Sometimes the spellings which have silent words also confuse me. For instance ‘b’ is silent in doubt and debt.

What is the best way to memorize new words?

Is it better to learn a new word from translation or by definition?

I think both ways are equally good. Sometimes some words are learnt best by translation and some by
definition.

Why don’t some people know the language of the society they live in?

This is perhaps because they live in their own shell and don’t intermingle with those people.

What do you think of children learning a foreign language?

Why are some language classes boring?

What’s the best way to learn a foreign language?

Why can some people learn languages fast white others learn slowly?

Does one’s age affect their language learning?

When children learn multiple languages at a younger age, they develop a lifelong love of communicating with
others.

It is much easier to learn foreign language when young. At a later age it becomes harder to become fluent

How do you feel about birds? (Why do you feel that way?)

I feel that birds are very special. They are beautiful creations of God. They add diversity to nature.

How do Indian people feel about birds?

Do Indian people like raising (keeping) pet birds?

Yes, they do. Some people keep birds as pets. They keep colourful parrots and pigeons as pets.

Have you ever raised (kept) a pet bird?

No, I have never raised a pet bird. There is a lot of work involved.

Boats

Do you often travel by boat?

Where in your country do people most often use boats? (or, travel by boat)

Do many people in your country own their own boat?

Do you often visit your relatives?

No, I don’t often visit relatives. I visit them once or twice in six months.

What do you do when visit them?

Whenever we visit relatives, we have lots of fun. We visit some historical places, eat out, watch movies and do
lots of other activities.

Do you prefer to spend time with your relatives, or your friends?

I prefer to spend time with my friends. I like the company very much. We have lots of fun together.

(Possibly the question above is this) Do you prefer visiting your relatives, or your friends?
(Similar to above) Who is the more important to you, your relatives / your family, or your friends?

Do you like to plan what you will do each day? (Why?/Why not?)

What's your favourite time of the day? (Why? What do you do at that time?)

What do you usually do at this time of day? ( same as above)

Do you usually do the same things at the same time each day?

How do you plan (organize) your study time?

Do you ever (or, do you often) change these plans?

Do you wear a watch?

(Similar to above) Do you think everyone should wear a watch?

Do you like to be on time?

(Similar to above) Is being on time important to you?

How do you feel when others are late?

When others are late occasionally, it maybe due to a genuine problem, however, if someone is late very often,
then it’s definitely a habit that I do not appreciate or like.

How do you remind yourself to be on time?

I usually remember the appointments and meetings, but sometimes I set reminders on my phone to be on time.

Why are some people always late?

Do you think it’s important to be punctual?

What will you do if you are waiting for someone?

Do you think people these days are as punctual as they were in the past?

How do children celebrate birthdays in your country?

How did you celebrate your last birthday?

I took my friends out for dinner at Rangla Punjab, a famous restaurant in the suburbs of my hometown.

What kinds of birthday gifts do you like to receive?

Is there a difference between the way you celebrated your birthday in the past and the present?

When I was younger, my mother used to make snacks at home and bake a cake. I used to invite my friends, but
now I prefer to take them out for lunch or dinner.
Computer

Do you use computer very much?

When do you use a computer?

What do you use computer for?

What was your impression when you used a computer the first time?

How did you learn to use a computer?

Do you think computer are useful in everyday life (how)?

Do you play computer games?

Yes, sometimes I play word games, puzzles or card games on my computer.

Do you think computers are perfect now or do they still need to be improved?

When was the last time you did something in a hurry?

Do you like to finish things quickly?

What kind of things you would never do in a hurry? I would never drive in a hurry, or cross the road in a hurry.

Why do people make mistakes more easily when they are in a hurry?

Do you think museums are useful for visitors to your hometown/country?

Do you often visit a museum?

When was the last time you visited a museum? The last time I visited the Museum was about a year ago.

Do you think museums are important? Yes, museums are very important. (as answer 2)
Do you think it’s suitable for museums to sell things to visitors?

When was the last time you went to a place where people go to dance in your country?

When was the last occasion when you danced a lot?

Do you like dancing?

Yes, I love dancing. I dance on all family functions like marriage parties and birthday parties.

Have you ever learnt dancing? Why? / Why not?

Why do you think people love to dance?

Do you think children love to dance?

Do you see dance on TV?

Yes, I see a lot of dance reality shows like Dance India Dance, NachhBaliye and Dancing Superstars.

Hats

Do you like to wear hats?

No, I don’t like to wear hats. I find them very uncomfortable. OR

Yes, I wear hats when I go out in the sun, or when watching a match in the stadium.

What kinds of hats do you have?

I have a baseball cap, woolen caps for winters, a beret and some fashion hats.

Where do you like to buy hats?

Is wearing hats popular in your country? M a kk a r IE LTS

How often do you take the bus?

I take the bus everyday. I go to school/college by bus.

When was the first time you took a taxi?

What are the advantages of taking a taxi compared with buses.

Is it convenient to take the bus/taxi in your city?

How often do you use your mobile phone?

I use my mobile phone very often, in fact every day.

Can you describe your mobile phone?

What was your first mobile phone?

My first mobile phone was a Nokia phone. I don’t remember the model but it was a very basic phone.

Would you buy a new one in the future?

I don’t have any plans to buy a new phone in the future. I’m quite happy with my iPhone.

How has your mobile phone changed your life?

Do you like (to learn about) history?

What historical event do you find most interesting?

The historical event I find the most interesting is the day India became an independent nation, on 15th August
1947.

Do you think history is important?

Do you like to watch programmes on TV about history?

Do you think you can really learn history from films and TV programmes?

Do you think the Internet is a good place to learn about history?

Can you name a person from history whom you would like to learn more about?

Why would you like to learn more about him/her?

Do you read magazines?

Yes, I read magazines. Reader’s Digest is the one I usually read.

Who prefers to read magazines – younger or older people?

I think it is a matter of personal choice and is not related to age.

Have you ever read online magazines?

Yes, I have read online magazines. But I prefer traditional printed magazines to online ones.

Did you read magazines when you were young?

What kind of magazines are popular in your country?

Do you know your neighbors?

Yes, I know my neighbors well. I meet them daily and we are like a family.

Do you like your neighbors?

Yes, I like my neighbors. They are very friendly and helpful. In fact, we are like a family.

Why are neighbors important?

When do you meet your neighbors?

How often do you meet your neighbors?

I meet my neighbors very often, in fact almost daily.

Pop star

Who’s your favorite pop star?

My favorite pop star is the famous Punjabi singer, DiljeetDosanjh. He is an excellent singer, performer and an
actor.

Do you want to be a pop star?

No, I don’t have the qualities or talent to be a pop star.

Do you like to go to concerts?

Do you prefer live music or recorded music?

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 of being a teenager?

How do teenagers entertain themselves?

What kind of social networking websites do you like to use?

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 kind of chatting app or software do Indian people like to use?

Indian people like to use chatting apps like, Whatsapp, Snapchat, Hike, V-chat, Viber, etc.

POLITENESS

Who teaches you to be polite?

How do Indian people show politeness?

Do you think that people have less free time today than in the past? Why?

Do you think that the quality of living is increasing? How?

How does modern technology help to save time?

Do you agree that people should let machinery do everything?

What excuses do you use when you are late?

What excuses do people have when they are late?

People give excuses like car or bike breakdown or that they were stuck in traffic, when they are late

Are you good at organizing time?

How do you usually organize time?

Do you think planning is important for time management?

Why do you think some people pay to learn time management?

Do you think children should learn to manage time?

Why do some people find it hard to follow their plans?

Do you like fruits and vegetables? OR Do you like to eat fruit(s) and vegetables? Yes, I like fruits and vegetables.
In fact they are a part of my daily diet.

How often do you eat fruits and vegetables? OR Do you often eat fruit(s) and vegetables? I eat fruits and
vegetables daily. In fact seasonal fruits and vegetables are part of my daily diet.

Why do you think fruits and vegetables are important for us?
I think they are important because they have essential vitamins and minerals, which we must eat to be healthy.

What kind of fruit do you prefer?

I prefer all kinds of fruit. But I prefer seasonal fruits because they are readily available and cheap.

What fruit(s) (and /or vegetables) do you especially like to eat?

Do you like the same fruits and vegetables today as you did when you were a child?

What fruit and vegetables did you like to eat when you were a child?

Is it easy (or, convenient) to buy fruit and vegetables where you live?

Do you think people should eat more fruits and vegetables?

Do you think it's (really) necessary to eat fruits and vegetables? OR How important is it to eat fruit and
vegetables? OR What are the benefits of eating fresh fruit (or, fresh fruits and vegetables)?

How much fruit and vegetables do you think a person needs to stay healthy?

What is your high school like?

Give a brief description of your school – describe building(s), garden, playground and other facilities)

What happened on the first day of high school?

What subjects did you study in secondary school (= high school)?

What was your favourite subject ( = class) in secondary school? (= high school)

What part of your secondary school education did you enjoy most? OR Did (do) you like your secondary school
life?

How do you feel about your high school (secondary school)?

I think that high school years were the wonder years and I miss those times.

Why did you choose to attend (= to go to) that particular school?

Do you often write (or, send) emails?

What do you write about?

Do you think emails are useful?

What kinds of emails do you send and receive?

Do you think it is a good thing that some companies send out letters/spam emails for the purpose of
advertising?

How often do you write letters?

What do you write about?

Do you like writing letters to your relatives and friends? (why/why not?)

Does it rain much in India? (Where? When?)

Does it rain much in your hometown? (Include how often)

What about the other parts of India? OR In which season does it rain most in other parts of India?

Do you like rainy days? OR How do you feel on rainy days? ORDo you feel sad on rainy days? I like rainy days in
the summer season because the temperatures drop and we get respite from the summer heat. In winters I am
not too happy when it rains, as it becomes very cold after it rains.

How does rain affect different people’s moods? OR How does rain affect people's lives?

Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days?

What do you do on rainy days (or, on a rainy day)?

What do you usually do when it rains (or, when it starts to rain) and you are outside? If it rains when I am
outside, I usually look for a café or a place where I can sit and enjoy coffee and some snacks.

Do you think rain is good? (Why?)

How does rain affect (life in) your country?

Is there any part of India where it doesn't rain much? (Where?) OR Is there an even distribution of rain
throughout India?

What effects can a shortage of rain (a drought) have on people's lives? Droughts/Shortage of rain can have
adverse effects on the livelihoods of many people, especially those who are dependent on agriculture.
Sometimes people are forced to leave their hometowns due to water shortage and start afresh somewhere else
and face hardships. Many people die each year in India and all over the world because of droughts.

Can you remember any time when it rained particularly heavily in your hometown? (When?)

Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown? (How?)

Do you think the seasons have changed in recent years, compared to the past? (Why? How?)