1.
Do you think intelligence is something we are born with, or can we improve
it?
2. How can people save money in daily life?
3. Are schools good at helping students discover their talents?
4. Do you think people are under too much pressure to succeed nowadays?
Why?
5. What problems can people face if they cannot pay back a loan?
6. Did you discover any talents when you were a child?
7. Should exams be the main way to assess students’ abilities? Why or why
not?
8. Do you think technology makes people more creative or less creative?
Explain.
9. Would you prefer to rent a house or buy one with a mortgage? Explain.
[Link] role does discipline play in achieving success?
[Link] does technology affect our thinking and learning?
[Link] good grades a true sign of intellectual ability? Why or why not?
[Link] you believe failure is an important part of learning? Why?
[Link] privileges do students have compared to working adults?
[Link] it better to study something you love or something that offers a good
salary? Explain.
[Link] you think family background affects a person’s opportunities?
[Link] habits do successful people usually have in common?
[Link] school education enough to be successful in life? Why?
[Link] you think problem-solving skills are more important than memorizing
facts?
[Link] does a person’s environment influence their behavior and mindset?
[Link] you think people spend too much money nowadays? Explain.
[Link] talents are common among people in your country?
[Link] young people learn about loans and mortgages at school? Why?
[Link] talent more important than hard work? Why?
[Link] can parents help their children become more independent?
[Link] do you think about the education system in your country?
[Link] you believe people manage money better as they get older? Explain.
[Link] schools teach practical life skills such as budgeting and saving
money? Explain.
[Link] you think competition is good or bad for students? Explain.
[Link] there any advantages to growing up in a large family?
[Link] you think financial success always brings happiness? Why or why not?
[Link] your spending habits changed in recent years?
[Link] you think online education can replace traditional schools in the future?
Why or why not?
[Link] advice would you give to young people about their future careers?
[Link] important is emotional intelligence compared to academic intelligence?
[Link] it important to take risks in life to achieve success? Why or why not?
[Link] changes would you like to see in the education system?
[Link] does social media influence young people’s values and goals?
[Link] are the advantages and disadvantages of working while studying?
[Link] you think people manage money better as they get older? Explain.
Part 2
Describe a person who helped you learn an important life lesson.
Describe a skill you learned without formal education.
Describe a time when you failed but learned something valuable.
Describe a subject you found difficult but later understood.
Describe a teacher who influenced the way you think.
Describe a goal you worked hard to achieve.
Describe a situation where you had to make an important decision quickly.
Describe a time when you helped someone solve a problem.
Describe a place where you feel calm and focused.
Describe a habit that has improved your daily life.
Describe a situation where teamwork helped you succeed.
Describe a time when you had to learn a new skill under pressure.
Describe a person you admire for their intelligence or wisdom.
Describe a course or lesson that changed your opinion about something.
Describe a challenge you faced while learning something new.
Describe a time when you had to think creatively to solve a problem.
Describe an experience that taught you the importance of patience.
Describe a situation when you received useful feedback.
Describe a time when you felt proud of your progress.
Describe an activity that helps you concentrate better.