Describe a lake, river or any other place that used to be clean or quiet but now becomes polluted by noise or dirt.

You should say:

what the place looked like before;

what it looks like now;

what are the causes of this change.

Do you think people should recover it? Why? And how?

Describe a useful course you have attended.

You should say:

what the course was about;

what you did in the course;

why it was useful.

Would you change anything about the course?

Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education.

You must say:

where you met him/her;

what subject he/she taught;

what was special about him/her.

and explain how this person has influenced you.

Describe a restaurant or a cafe you like to visit.

You should say:

its name and location;

what kind of food or drinks it supplies;

what its environment looks like.

and explain why you like to visit it.

Describe a technology you use.

You should say:

what it is;

when you use it;

why you use it.

What impact does it have on people’s life?

Describe a party you attended that has remained in your memory.

You should say:

where it was held;

what it was for;

how it was held.

and explain what made the party so memorable for you.

Talk about a friend you feel most close to.

You must say:

who he/she is;

his/her character and hobbies;

why you have been close friends.

and explain why he/she is important or special to you.

Describe changes that are important in your country.

You must say:

what are the changes in people’s life;

what is the most obvious or important change;

how it has affected people’s life.

and explain what advantages and disadvantages it has.

Describe someone you particularly enjoy working with.

You should say:

what this person does;

what sort of work you do with this person;

why you like working with this person.

Would you change anything about this person?

Describe tourism in your town or a nearby town.

You should say:

what people come to see and do;

where they usually come from;

what places people usually go to visit.

and explain why they find the town interesting/attractive.

Describe a festival that is important in your country.

You should say:

what it is celebrated for;

how people celebrate it now compared with the past;

how might things change in the future.

and explain how it has affected people’s life in your country.

Talk about a possession that is important to you.

You should say:

what it is;

when and how you got it;

why it is important or special to you.

and explain what you’d do if you lose or break it

Talk about your profession.

You should say:

what it is;

why you chose this profession;

what is the goal of your profession.

and explain how your profession has affected your life.

Describe a kind of sport.

You should say:

which sport you enjoy playing or watching;

when or how often you play or watch this sport;

why you like this sport.

and explain how it influences people’s life.

Describe the most interesting trip you have ever taken.

You should say:

where you went;

how you got there;

what interesting things you saw.

What do you think about the difference between a business trip and a vacation?

Describe a family member who has influenced you the most.

You must say:

who he/she is;

what he/she does;

what is his/her personality and lifestyle.

and explain what and how he /she has influenced your life.

Describe an important decision you have made.

You should say:

what it is;

how you made it;

why it is important.

and explain how it has affected your life.

Describe a person you respect.

You should say:

who he/she is;

how you know this person;

why you respect him/her.

Would you like to be a person like him/her? Explain.

Talk about a birthday celebration you enjoyed.

You should say:

when it was held;

what you did;

why you particularly enjoyed it.

What made the party so meaningful for you?

Describe the best present/gift you received.

You must say:

what it is;

who gave it to you;

when you received it.

and explain why it is important or special to you.

Describe what machines are important in your life.

You should say:

what machines you have and need;

what is the most important and / or useful one;

why it is important and /or useful.

and explain why this machine has changed people’s life and changed the world.

Describe one of the best movies you have ever seen.

You should say:

when you saw this movie;

what nationality the movie was;

who the main actor(s) was / were.

What made the movie so appealing to you?

Describe a female who has greatly influenced you in your life.

You should say:

who she is;

what kind of person she is;

how you got to know this person.

and explain what is special about her.

Describe a wedding you attended that has remained in your memory.

You should say:

where it was held;

what people did at the wedding;

why you enjoyed it so much.

What made it so memorable for you?

Describe your hometown.

You should say:

what are your local industries;

what is your hometown famous for;

what changes have happened recently in your hometown.

What do you think about the future of your hometown?

Describe a TV show you like best.

You should say:

what it is;

how you feel about it;

why it is the show you like best;

and explain how it has affected your life.

Talk about a piece of advice you ever followed which benefits you much.

You should say:

what it is;

who gave it to you;

how you reacted to it.

What benefits have you got from it?

Talk about something from which you learned an unforgettable lesson.

You should say:

what it is;

how it happened to you;

what lessons you learned from it.

and explain how it has affected your life.

Talk about a tough task you accomplished.

You should say:

what it was;

what kind of difficulties you came upon;

how you managed to overcome them.

and explain what you have learned from it.

Describe an important teamwork you ever joined.

You should say:

what it was;

who were involved in it;

how you cooperated to fulfill it;

and explain what you have learned from it.

Talk about a success which you made great efforts to achieve.

You should say:

what it was;

how you made efforts to achieve it;

how you evaluate your efforts and your success.

and explain what you have learned from it.

Describe a bad habit you managed to get out of.

You should say:

what it is;

what harmful effects it had on you;

how you managed to get out of it.

and explain what you have learned from it.

Describe the first part-time job you were engaged in.

You should say:

what it is;

why you chose it;

how you feel about it.

and explain how it will affect / has affected your career.

Describe a book from which you have learned a lot.

You should say:

what it is;

what it tells about;

what you learn from it.

and explain what role books play in people’s life.

Describe a special food which is appealing to you.

You should say:

what it is;

how to make it;

why you like it;

and explain how special it is compared to other food.

Describe a kind of physical practice which benefits you a lot.

You should say:

what it is;

how often you take it;

what you take it for.

and explain how it benefits your health.

Describe the house you live in now.

You should say:

what it looks like;

how you feel about it;

what you did to make it more comfortable.

Are you going to change it in the future? Why or why not

Describe a misunderstanding between you and your friends.

You should say:

what it is;

how it happened;

how you cleared it.

and explain what true friends mean to you?

Talk about the worst experience you had in your primary or secondary school days.

You should say:

when it happened;

how it happened;

what troubles it brought to you.

and explain how it has affected your life.

Describe a dream you have had in mind since the childhood.

You should say:

what it is;

why you have got it;

how you try to fulfill it.

and explain how it has affected your life.

Tell me about an advertisement.

You should say:

what product or service is advertised

what the advertisement shows or showed

why you remember this advertisement in particular

and say whether you think the advertisement is/was effective

Tell me about an ambition you have in life.

You should say:

what the ambition is

whether you really believe you will ever achieve it

what you must do in order to achieve it

and whether you will need any help.

Tell me about an animal.

You should say:

what the animal is and where it lives

what the animal looks like and how it behaves

how this animal is special

and explain why you chose to talk about this animal.

Tell me about an artistic skill you wish you had or wish you could learn.

You should say:

what the skill is and where you could learn it

why you would like to have or learn it

how it might change you or your life

and explain how you would use your new skill.

Tell me about a book you have read,

You should say:

which book it was and when you read it

what feelings you had whilst reading it

if you have read other books by the same author

and how it influenced you, if at all.

Tell me about a ceremonial event that you either watched or attended,

You should say:

what the event was and where it took place

if it is a regular event or a ‘one-off’ how you felt about it

and explain why you think it is special.

Tell me about a city you have visited.

You should say:

where the city is and when you went there

what people can see and do in that city

why that city is special

and explain why your visit to that city was memorable.

Tell me about the role computers play in your life.

You should say:

how often you use computers and why

how they are important in your life

how you personally might use computers in the future

and say what new developments in computers you expect in the near future.

Tell me about a controversial issue in your country.

You should say:

what the issue is and why it is so controversial

what the arguments are on this issue

what most people think about it

and explain what your opinion on this issue is.

Tell me about a cultural event that you either saw on TV or went to.

You should say:

what the event was and where it took place

if it is a national event or only local / regional

if it attracted a wide range of people

and how you felt about it.

Tell me about an important economic activity in your country.

You should say:

what the activity is and where it takes place

how it is important in your life

how it has developed over the last 20 years

and explain why it is important to your country.

Tell me about the education system in your country.

You should say:

at what ages students go to different schools

what the advantages and disadvantages of the system are

how the system is changing

and explain what changes you would like to see.

Tell me about an environmental problem that is facing your country.

You should say:

what the problem is

how it arose

how it influences life in your country

and explain how this problem could be solved.

Tell me about something really exciting you have done in your life

You should say:

what it was and when you did it

whether you were alone or with other people

if you would like to do it again

and say whether you think your life is really exciting.

Tell me about a famous person who you particularly admire

You should say:

who the person is (was) and why they are (were) famous

why you particularly admire them

how they contribute(d) to society

and say what questions you would ask this person if you met them.

Tell me about a film you have seen.

You should say:

what the title of the film was and where you saw it

what the story (plot) involves

whether you have seen other films by the same director

and explain how you feel about this film.

Tell me about one of your friends.

You should say:

who the friend is and how you first met him I her

what you enjoy doing together

what he / she is like and looks like

and explain why your friendship is so special.

Tell me about a game that you have played.

You should say:

what the game was and what you need to play

if it is widely played in your country

how it is played

and say why you think it is a good way to spend time.

Tell me about a hobby or an interest that you have.

You should say:

what the hobby or interest is

when and why you took up this hobby or interest

whether you expect to continue with this hobby or interest

and explain how this hobby or interest affects the other aspects of your life.

Tell me about a holiday you have taken,

You should say:

when and where you went on the holiday

if it is a popular holiday destination

what you did on the holiday

and what was special about it.

Tell me about a hotel

You should say:

where the hotel is and what it is called

what the hotel looks like

what facilities the hotel has

and say whether you often stay in hotels.

Tell me about your ideal home.

You should say:

where it would be and how much it might cost

what rooms it would have

how it would change your lifestyle

and say whether you think you will ever have a home like this.

Tell me about an important structure in your city or country.

You should say:

what the structure is and what it is used for

what the structure is made of and what it looks like

how it has changed the area around it

and say what you thought of the structure the first time you saw it.

Tell me about a job that you have never had, hut would like to haves

You should say:

what the job is and why you want to do it

if it requires any special skills or abilities

how it would change your personal life

and explain how you might get this job in the future.

Tell me about your experience of learning English.

You should say:

when you started learning English and why

how you have learnt English and with which people

how it has changed your life so far

and say why you think it will be useful to you in the future,

Tell me about a meal that you either cooked or ate.

You should say:

what the meal consisted of and who made it

if it was for a special occasion

where you cooked it or ate it

and explain why the meal was so special.

Tell me about a piece of music or a song that you particularly enjoy.

You should say:

what the music/song is and where/when you first heard it

who wrote it or sings it

if it is popular with other people

and explain your feelings when you hear this music or song.

Tell me about a piece of news you heard or read recently.

You should say:

what the news was and where you heard or read it

if it was significant for many people

how it has changed, or will change, people’s lives

and explain how you felt when you heard or read this news.

Tell me about a person who has greatly influenced you.

You should say:

who the person is (was)

how you came into contact with this person

how they have influenced you and why

and whether this person has also influenced other people.

Tell me about a place you have visited.

You should say:

where the place is and why you went there

if it is a popular place for people to go to

how it has changed or may change

and explain how you felt when you went there for the first time.

Tell me about the public transport system in your town or city.

You should say:

what forms of public transport are available

whether you use the public transport system often

how it is developing

and explain how the public transport system in your town or city could be improved.

Tell me about a restaurant that you have either been to or heard about,

You should say:

what kind of restaurant it is

what special dishes are served there

where it is located

and explain why this restaurant is special.

Tell me about an important scientific development.

You should say:

what the development is and who developed it

what the original idea behind the development was

how it has developed in recent years

and explain how it might influence society in the future.

Tell me about a short course you have taken or would like to take.

You should say:

what the course is about

where you did it / could do it

what the exact content of the course was I will be

and say how it has benefited or will benefit you.

Tell me about something you think is dangerous

You should say:

what it is and why you think it is dangerous

whether other people also think it is dangerous

whether this dangerous thing has any good points

and say if you think you are good at handling dangerous situations and things.

Tell me about something you own which is useful or important to you.

You should say:

what the thing is and how you got it

why it is useful or important to you

if it is also important or useful to others

and say how your life would be harder without this thing.

Tell me about a sport that you either watch or play.

You should say:

what the sport is and why you like it

if it is popular with other people in your family /city/country

where and when you play or watch it

and say how you feel when you play or watch this sport.

Tell me about the role money plays in your life.

You should say:

how important money is in your life

what you spend money on and how much you save/invest

if you spend money in the same ways as most other people

and say whether you consider money to be the most important thing in life.

Tell me about the role TV plays in your life or your family life

You should say:

how much TV the people in your family watch

whether you enjoy the same types of programmes

how its role in your family has changed over time

and compare its role to other forms of leisure activity.

Tell me about the weather in your city.

You should say:

what the weather is usually like in the different seasons

whether people often discuss the weather in your town or city

what people think of the weather in your town or city

and say whether you think the weather in your town or city is better or worse than in other places.

Describe an important letter that you received.

You should say:

who wrote it

what the letter was about

how you felt about the letter

and explain why it was important.

Describe an important decision that you have made.

  You should say:

    what the decision was

    how you made your decision

    what the results of the decision were  

and explain why it was important.

Describe an adventurous person who you know. (grandpa, old)

You should say:

                who the person is

how you know this person

what this person does that is adventurous

and explain why you think this person likes to take risks.*

(or, explain how you feel about the risks this person takes.)*

Describe a time when you are very busy.

You should say:

               when this time is

what you do at this time

how you arrange your time

and explain how you feel after this busy time is over.

Describe what you would do if you received a very large amount of money.

You should say:

who you would share it with

what you would buy

what else you would do

and explain how you would feel about getting so much money.

 Describe a film that you have recently seen.

  You should say:  

    what the film was     

when and where you saw it

what the film was about

and explain how you felt about his film.

Describe a vehicle you would like to own.

You should say:

What kind of vehicle

Spaceship, Scooter, Motorbike, Folding bike, Electric bike, SUV, sports car, tractor

why you would like to have it

how you would get it

and explain why you would prefer this kind of transport.

 Describe an item that you bought that you were dissatisfied with.

  You should say:

  what the item was

when and where you bought it  

    why you bought it

and explain why you were not happy with this product. *

(or, explain what you did with the product after you found that it was unsatisfactory.)

Describe an exhibition that you visited.

  You should say:

when you saw this exhibition

where the exhibition was held

what was on display

and explain your impression of the exhibition

Describe a painting or work of art that you have seen.

You should say:

when you saw this work of art

where you saw it

what it looked like

and explain your impression of it.

Describe your childhood room

You should say:

what it looked like

what was in it

what you did in the room        

and explain why you liked it *.

(or, explain what you liked about the room.)*

Describe an important building in your hometown.

    You should say:

where this building is   

               what it looks like

what it is used for

and explain why it is important.

Describe a book that you have read.

  You should say:

    what the book was

what was in this book

why you read it

and explain what effect the book had on you.

Describe a meal you would like to invite your friends to eat with you.

  You should say:

who you would invite

where you would eat this meal

what you would eat

and explain why you would choose to eat this food.*

(or, explain why you would like to invite these friends to eat with you.)*

(or, explain what preparations you would make for this meal.) *

Describe an item of furniture that you use often.

You should say:

what it is

where it is

what it looks like

and explain how or why you use it. *

Describe a practical skill that you have.

You should say:

what this skill is

cooking skills, gardening, farming, housekeeping, spinning and weaving, money skills, sewing, bean-curd making, clay modeling. Home Economics

how you learned it

when you use this skill *

and explain how this skill is useful to you.

Describe a class or course that you have studied (or are studying now).

  You should say:

what this class or course was (or is)

where it was held (or is held)  

    why you studied (or study) this

and explain how useful this class was (or is) towards your future goals.

Describe an interesting or unusual thing you did recently

  You should say:

what you did

when and where you did it

who you did it with

and explain why you think it was interesting or unusual.

Describe a place where you often walk

You should say:

where and when you walk

what you see on this walk

who you walk with

and explain why you walk.

Describe an unforgettable (or, enjoyable) activity that you have taken part in as part of your English study.

You should say:

    when and where you did this activity

    what this activity was

          how you did it

    why it is unforgettable (or, why you enjoyed it)

and explain how you benefited from this activity.