1.

Travel And Tourism

1)What's your favourite place that you've travelled to?
2)What are your top 3 countries that you’d like to visit?
3)How important is tourism in your country?
4)What is the biggest tourist destination in your country?
5)What are the benefits of international tourism? Are
there any drawbacks?
6)Do you prefer tourism package tours or do you prefer
to plan your own vacations? Why?
7)s it better to go to popular tourist destinations or
lesser known tourist destinations? Why?
8)What’s the best way to travel when you visit a
country? Train, car, bicycle, bus, some other way? Why?
9)If you could create a tourism slogan for your country,
what would it be?
10)What’s the best way for a country to bring in more
tourists?
11)How do you feel about tourists who visit your
country?
2. Food And Cuisine
1)What’s your favourite restaurant?
2)What’s a typical dish from your country that I should I try?
3)What is your favorite food? How often do you eat it?
4)Which foods taste bad to you?
5)Is your country famous for any foods? What are they?
6)Who usually does the food shopping in your household? Where do they
prefer to shop?
7)Have you tried growing your own food? How did it go?
8)If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you
choose?
9)Do you know any vegetarians? If so, what foods do they not eat?
10)What food can you prepare? Are you a good cook?
11)Who is the best cook in your family? What foods do they prepare well?
12)Which culture's food, apart from your own, do you really like?
13)Which foods are unhealthy? What is unhealthy about them?
14)It is the 21st century. Why are people in some places still hungry?
15)How do you judge food? By taste, appearance, smell, or feel? Can food be
delicious if it looks terrible?
16)Pick one food to represent you. Why did you choose it?
17)Has food ever made you sick? What happened?
18)Have you eaten any strange foods? Explain.
19)Are you or anyone you know allergic to any food? What happens if they
eat that food accidentally?
20)What do you think about genetically modified food? Do you try to
3. Music
1)What music do you like and what not like?
2)Can you play a musical instrument?
3)Do you have a favourite musician or band?
4)Can you play a musical instrument?
5)Which musical instrument would you like to learn to play?
6)Where and when do you listen to music?
7)Do you enjoy going to concerts?
8)Have you ever downloaded music illegally? Is it right to do so?
9)Should every child learn to play a musical instrument?
10)What do you think about the music produced in the last 5 years?
11)In general, would you say modern music is better than classical music?
12)Does classical music have a future?
13)Are national anthems important? Do you like yours?
14)Which country produces the greatest music?
15)Can anybody learn to sing?
16)Do you need to be able to read music to play music well?
17)Why do people listen to music?
18)How important is a good soundtrack to a good movie?
19)Is it possible to communicate emotion through music?
20)Are the lyrics to a song important? Do you listen to them?
4. Movies And TV Shows
[Link] is the best movie you have seen recently?
[Link] movie never fails to make you happy?
[Link] you ever seen a movie that made you cry?
[Link] is your favorite movie of all time?
[Link] there a specific film that everyone loves, but you can’t stand?
[Link] is your favorite movie genre?
[Link] there a film genre that everyone loves, but you can’t stand?
[Link] do certain genres of films appeal to you more than others?
[Link] is your favorite actor or actress?
[Link] you prefer going to the cinema or watching movies at home?
[Link] was the last movie you watched in theaters?
[Link] has been your favorite moviegoing experience?
[Link] you like watching foreign films?
[Link] you watch foreign films in their original language, or dubbed in your native language?
[Link] do you think of remakes of classic films?
[Link] are some great movies to watch with friends?
[Link] do you think makes a great movie?
[Link] you rather watch a classic film or a modern one?
[Link] is the most underrated movie you have watched?
[Link] you like watching movies based on true stories?
[Link] do you feel about film adaptations of books?
[Link] you like watching films with a lot of special effects or films that rely more on the story?
[Link] you ever seen a movie that made you laugh out loud?
[Link] you ever seen a movie so bad it was good?
[Link] is the most memorable scene from a movie for you?
[Link] you rather watch an old classic movie or the latest blockbuster release?
[Link] you like watching movies in 3D?
[Link] you prefer animated films or live-action films?
[Link] is the best movie soundtrack you have ever heard?
[Link] you rather watch a movie with friends or alone?
[Link] there any movie characters that you identify with?
[Link] you feel that some movies are overhyped before their release?
[Link] you think of an example where a movie sequel was better than the first film?
[Link] there any movies that scared you so much that you had to turn them off early?
[Link] you ever seen a movie so good it made you want to watch it again immediately after it
ended?
[Link] do you think makes a great villain in a movie?
[Link] you like watching movies based on real-life events?
[Link] do you think of movie remakes compared to the original films?
[Link] is your favorite movie series or film franchise?
[Link] do you think of movie franchises and their spin-offs?
[Link] you ever seen a movie adaptation of a book that was better than the book itself?
[Link] you ever seen a movie that made you think deeply about life?
[Link] there any actors or actresses that you always enjoy seeing in films?
[Link] you have any favorite quotes from movies that have stayed with you?
[Link] you could star in any movie, what movie would it be?
[Link] you ever watched ________?
[Link] you recommend some great TV series?
[Link]’s your favorite movie star?
5. Education
1)Tell me about your first day in school.
2)Did you like going to school?
3)Are you trying to learn anything these days? Is there something you want to study?
4)How important is education?
5)Does your country have a good education system? What are its strengths and
weaknesses?
6)Which countries have the best schools and universities? Why are they considered
good?
7)Is education only for the young? What do people learn when they are older?
8)Henry Ford said, "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.
Anyone who keeps learning stays young." Do you agree? Why?
9)Do you enjoy learning new things? Give an example if you can.
10)Does studying make you tired? Is it hard work? How can a student get energy for
study?
11)What characteristics should a good teacher have?
12)Have you ever considered becoming a teacher? Why or why not?
13)Who has taught you a lot in your life?
14)Some people learn on their own. What things, if any, have you learned without
teachers or formal education?
15)There are many education resources online including full university classes. Have
you used the internet to learn? Give an example if you can.
16)Some people feel the education style of schools damages originality and creativity.
What do you think?
17)How do you feel about tests and examinations? Are they necessary?
18)What's your learning style? Do you learn best by listening, reading, doing things, or
by some other method?
19)Do you prefer to spend time with people of a similar level of education to yourself?
Why or why not?
6. Hobbies
1)What do you like to do in your free time?
2)What are your hobbies and passions?
3)Do you have any hobbies that are unique to your culture?
4)What are the most common hobbies? Make a list.
[Link] much free time do you usually have? What do you like to do with your free time? Do you
prefer to relax or to be active?
[Link] you collect anything? If so, when did you start collecting? How large is your collection?
[Link] kinds of things do people usually collect?
[Link], the things that people collect become valuable. Can you think of any examples?
What kinds of things gain the most value over time?
[Link] you like to learn new skills? Can you give an example of something that you have learned to
do that is not related to your work?
[Link] you attended any classes to help you learn a new hobby? If not, would you like to?
[Link] there a hobby you are thinking about starting these days? What is it?
[Link] you like solo hobbies, or do you prefer to do group activities? Why?
[Link] people turn their hobbies into a career or a way of making money. Can you think of any
examples?
[Link] people plan on taking up new hobbies when they retire. Are there some hobbies you
would like to start later in life?
[Link] hobbies are popular with children, but not with adults?
[Link] hobbies do men prefer? Which hobbies do women especially like?
[Link] hobbies used to be popular, but aren't common now? Why have they gone out of fashion?
[Link] there any hobbies that only require people? Can they be done without equipment or special
items?
[Link] much money do you usually spend on your hobby? Is it too much?
[Link] much time do you spend on your hobbies? How much time would be too much?
[Link] it important to have a hobby? If someone only works and sleeps, what is the problem?
[Link] your hobby produce anything useful, usable, or beneficial?
7. Family
1)Would you like to start a family one day?
2)How big is your family?
3)How do you spend time with your family members?
4) Introduce one member of your family. Talk about their character and
appearance.
[Link] big is your immediate family? Who are the members?
[Link] are you closest to in your family? What kind of relationship do you have
with that person?
[Link] day of the year are you most likely to spend with your family?
[Link] a child, did you go on family trips? What do you remember about those
vacations?
[Link] there a black sheep in your family? What is different about them?
[Link] you an only child? Does growing up without brothers or sisters affect a
person's character?
[Link] you know your extended family? Have you met any distant cousins?
[Link] you ever been to a family reunion? How was it?
[Link] are you most proud of among your relatives? Who do you look up to?
[Link] your parents expect a lot from you? What kinds of things do they
want you to do?
[Link] you prefer to have a big family with many children, a small
family, or no kids at all? Why?
[Link] you consider adopting children? Why or why not?
[Link] characteristics have you inherited from your parents? Do you
look like them? Do you behave like they do?
[Link] is a mama's boy? Do you know anyone like this?
[Link] your family have any heirlooms? Will you inherit anything that
has been in the family a long time?
[Link] happens to old people in your family? Do they live with younger
family members or move to a retirement home? How would you prefer
to spend your old age?
[Link] you are married, how well do you get along with your in-laws?
[Link] you live far away from some members of your family, how do you
keep in touch? How often do you communicate?
[Link] you so close to any of your friends that you consider them to
be like family?
8. Sports
[Link] you play any sports these days? If not, how do you get exercise?
[Link] sports do you enjoy watching on TV? How much time do you spend watching them?
[Link] you watched any sports live at a sports ground or stadium? How was the experience? Was
it better than watching on TV?
[Link] there any sports you can't stand to see on TV? What are they and why don't you like them?
[Link] is the most dangerous sport? What kind of injuries occur when people play it?
[Link] country is best at which sports? Why is it strong at these?
[Link] sports did you play as a child? What was your proudest moment?
[Link] sport an important part of education? What does it teach people?
[Link] is your all-time favorite sportsperson?
[Link] you like to wear clothes with a team's emblem or player's name?
[Link] do you think about sports fans that paint their faces or wear costumes?
[Link] the Olympics could only be one event, what should that event be?
[Link] compete in sports, games, the economy, and many other areas of life. What is good and
bad about competition?
[Link] there too much money in sport? Are athletes paid too much or too little?
[Link] are extreme sports? Have you tried any of these?
[Link] motor racing really a sport? How much recognition should we give to the engineers and
designers versus the drivers?
[Link] sports are often played alongside alcohol, like darts and pool. Do you consider the best
players of these games to be athletes?
[Link] are sports and esports different?
[Link] is the sportiest country in the world?
[Link] from which sports train the hardest?
21. Are you into sports at all?
22. What sports are people crazy about in your country?
23. Do you prefer watching sports or doing sports?
9. Technology
1)What’s your relationship with technology?
2)Will the world be dominated by robots one day?
3)What are the disadvantages of technology?
4) What could be the most important technological advance of all
time? Give a reason why you think it's important. Here are some
suggestions: the steam engine, the printing press, the internet, modern
plumbing, antibiotic medicine, electricity.
5)Are you excited by new technology? What kinds of technology interest
you?
6)Is technology developing faster than it used to? Are you worried about
being left behind?
7)When you get a new product, do you read the instruction manual? Or do
you just figure it out?
8)How much time do you spend online each week? Is it too much time, or a
reasonable amount?
9)What are some of your favorite websites? What can you do on them?
10)Advances in medical technology mean people are living longer. What are
some of the downsides of this? How old do you hope to live?
11)How do you feel if you forget your mobile phone and leave it
somewhere?
12)Which electronics brands do you trust most? Are you loyal to one brand?
13)Are you an early adopter? Do you like to have cutting edge technology?
Are there any disadvantages to buying the latest product?
14)Some people dislike or fear technology. Do you know anyone like this?
15)Do you read e-books? What are their advantages and
disadvantages when compared with paper books?
16) Is there a tech product you want these days? What is
it? How will it make your life better?
17)Do you play computer games? What do you say to
people who believe they are a waste of time?
18)What crazy future technology are you looking forward
to? For example, flying cars or personal robots.
19)Which social networking services (SNS) do you use?
What do you like or dislike about them?
20)How do you feel about dating websites/apps? Would
you use one?
21)Some people prefer to live with less technology in their
lives. Can you understand the desire to live a simpler life?
22)Many science fiction movies present a dark vision of
the future. Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the
future of humanity?
10. Books
1)Please give me some book recommendations.
2)Do you ever read books in English?
3)What book changed your life?
4) What have you read today?
5)What's your favorite book? Who's your favorite author?
6)Are you a fast reader or a slow reader? Have you tried to read more quickly?
7)Do you prefer to read fiction or non-fiction books? Why?
8)Do you try to read books that are recognized as classics? Why or why not?
9)Where is the best place to read? How long can you read for in one sitting?
10)How is your eyesight? Do you need glasses to read? Is too much reading bad for
our eyes?
11)What are the advantages and disadvantages of reading on an e-reading device,
such as a Kindle or iPad?
12)Do you read magazines? What are some magazines you enjoy?
13)Do you read the newspaper? Which section do you read first?
14)The print industry has struggled in recent years because of the internet. Do you
think paper newspapers and magazines will die out completely?
15)What are some of the most popular books in the world? Why do so many people
want to read them?
16)Is there a good library in your neighborhood? How often do you go to the library?
17)What does "don't judge a book by its cover" mean? Do you agree with this idea?
18)Historically, some books have been banned or burned. Can a book be dangerous
to society?
19)What do you do if you come across a word you don't know while you're reading?
Do you look it up or just skip over it?
20)How many languages can you read in? How well can you understand each
language?
21)Is reading in a second language a good way to practice that language?
11. Fashion
1)What’s the latest fashion item you bought?
2)Do you follow any fashion influencers?
3)Who’s your favourite fashion designer?
4)Describe the clothes you are wearing today. Use as many
adjectives as you can.
5)Do you have a favorite item of clothing? What is it? Why do you
like it? When do you wear it?
6)What is your favorite color to wear? How many items of clothing
do you have in this color?
7)How important is color co-ordination to you? Do your clothes
always match?
8)Are certain colors more suitable for men and certain colors more
suitable for women?
9)Do you change your clothes often? Or do you tend to wear the
same clothes all day?
10)How often should clothing be washed? How often do you wash
your clothing?
11)What is the traditional clothing of your country? How often do
people dress traditionally these days?
12)Have you ever had to wear a uniform for work or school? What are
the pros and cons of wearing uniforms?
13)Which sports team has the best looking uniform? Do you think it
helps them play well?
14)How many pairs of shoes do you have? How many does a person
need?
15)Do you wear shoes that make you taller? Why?
16)How often do you go shopping for clothes? Do you buy new
clothes when the season changes?
17)Do you buy clothes online? Why or why not?
18)Where is the best place to shop for clothes in your town?
19)What do you do with clothes that you no longer wear?
20)Will you wear something uncomfortable just because it looks good?
21)Which celebrity has the best sense of style?
22)Are you interested in fashion? How do you know what is in fashion and what is out
of fashion?
23)Is fashion a kind of art?
24)Have you ever been to a fashion show? If not, would you like to go to one? Why or
why not?