1. Do you think there really exists pure friendship between male and female? Yes or no, need your point of view!
2. What factors may weaken one’s memory?
3. Can you describe some possible advantages of having a poor memory?
4. What can you do to make sure all your relatives and friends are on the guest list for your birthday party?
5. How do you ensure important phone numbers are always at your fingertips?
6. What do you think are the things that contribute to a successful marriage?
7. Why do people get divorced? Can you guess some of the reasons?
8. What do you think of the lives of single mothers?
9. What is your view of the fact that the wife’s housekeeping duties remain the same even when she works outside? What could be the solution?
10. What do you think people will choose: a low-paid job one likes, or a boring well-paid job?
11. Do you think one’s character is important in finding a job? Why or why not?
12. What courses are useful for one’s job?
13. What questions do you think are often asked in an interview? Why are they asked?
14. Do you want to be a boss who is starting a company or an employee with a high salary?
15. What kind of boss would you like to work for: one who is inefficient but kind, or one who is efficient but very strict with employees?
16. Why do some people think sports clothes and shoes provide a good business opportunity? What age groups do you think the business people should target? Why?
17. If you wanted to start a business, which factors would you consider: your education and ability, your money, or the market? Why?
18. Why do you think some people smoke? What are the disadvantages of smoking?
19. What do you think can be done to improve older people’s lives if their children do not live with them?
20. Why do some people become alcoholics? How can they solve their drinking problems?
21. What should be done to help unemployed people?
22. Compare air and rail transport and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.
23. Do you prefer to fly business class or economy class?
24. Do you wish to be a flight attendant? Why or why not?
25. Many airline companies are lowering fares and making smaller profits. Give some of the possible reasons.
26. Name some Western and Chinese festivals, and special days that seem to be especially important, and explain why they are important.
27. Do you think it is necessary for the Chinese to celebrate Christmas?
28. Why is Valentine’s Day more popular in China now compared to it was decades ago?
29. It is sometimes claimed that many festivals have been created just to encourage people to spend money. Do you agree?
30. Why you chose your particular field of study?
31. What do you dislike most about your studies?
32. Did you enjoy studying at your university? What interested you?
33. Describe a subject that you have found interesting. Say:
What the subject is.
Why you chose to take it.
How you felt about the subject.
And explain why you found this subject particularly interesting.
34. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
35. Examinations are not a good way to judge a student’s ability
36. Too much importance is attached to exams at school. Do you agree?
37. Is it important to study hard when you are young or can you enjoy your life and return to study when you are grown-up?
38. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying when you are... a) young b) mature?
39. What is your opinion of your edu