Describe an important occasion when you were late.
You should say:
when this happened
what occasion you were late for
why you were late (Or, how you explained your lateness) and explain the result of your being late.
1. What do you think is the main reason why some people are late for something?
2. Do you think people are often late because of the daily rush hour, when everybody is going to work or school at the same time?
3. Can you suggest any ways to ease the problems caused by of the daily rush hour?
4. Do you think many people tell lies as excuses for being late?
5. And do you think these lies are serious or can they be forgiven?
6. Are there any occasions when it doesn't matter (very much) if you're late?
7. In your country, what do people think about the concept of time? ( = being on time, etc.)
8. What caused this change?
Describe a project or some work that you did with others.
You should say:
what the project or work was.
who was with you
how easy or difficult it was and explain why you did this with other people.
1. Do you think it's very important for people to co-operate with others (or, with each other)?
2. Is co-operation very important in your culture (your country)?
3. Can you give any examples of how people in your culture co-operation with others?
4. What do you think are the benefits of co-operation?
5. What are some differences between working (or, doing something) alone and working (or, doing something) in a group?
Describe something you are good at doing.
You should say:
what it is
how often you do it
when you learned to do it
how you learned to do it (or, who taught you how to do it) and explain how you feel when you do it
1. If a parent wants his/her child to be exceptionally talented in a certain area, how do you suggest they achieve this goal?
2. When children are learning (or studying) something, do you think it's important for them to be interested in what they're learning?
3. How do suggest this interest could be formed in a child?
4. Do you think exceptionally intelligent children have more problems (as a result of their talents) than average children?
5. Do you think they have difficulty making friends?
6. What solutions can you suggest for this problem?
7. Do you think very intelligent children should only spend time with other very intelligent children?
Describe an outdoor activity that you like doing (or do regularly).
You should say:
what this activity is
where you do it
when you do it (or, how often you do it) and explain why you like it.
1. How do people (in your country) feel about outdoor activities?
2. What are the benefits of doing outdoor activities?
3. Are there any differences between what young people do outdoors and what old (or, older) people do?
4. Who do you think spends more time outdoors, young people or old(er) people?
5. What are some examples of open-air transport that people use in your country?
6. What are some examples of work that people do outdoors?