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100

Do you know where I can get my hair cut?

Example:  You can get it cut at Dr. Cabello.

100

Use the word achievement in a sentence.

Example:  Moving up to C1 in English is a big achievement.  

100

What's one important thing you had already done by the time you were 18?

Example:  By the time I was 18 I had learned how to budget and save money.

100

For a model to be successful, what qualities does he/she need?

Example:  For a model to be successful, she or he needs to be gorgeous and graceful.

100

What have you managed to do that you are proud of and didn't expect to be able to do?

Example:  I have managed to learn English well enough to reach an advanced level.
200

Use this three word phrasal verb in a sentence: get along with

Example:  I don't get along with my neighbor. He's not very nice and we're always arguing about the parking space in front of my house.

200

Make a prediction about robots in the future (use future simple)

Example:  Everyone will use robots in their homes.

200

What kind of personality do you have? Are you ambitious/argumentative/carefree/ conscientious/ sensible/sophisticated/etc?

Answers will vary

200

What do you think makes a magazine informative or interesting?

Example:  For a magazine to be interesting, it has to have articles that are relevant to people's lives.

200

What are your major accomplishments?

I've managed... / I've been able to... / I managed... / I was able to...

300

How could I learn to cook better?

Examples:  What about taking a cooking class?  Have you thought about watching YouTube videos?

300

Make a prediction about people in the next 50 years using the future continuous.

Example:  In 50 years people will be living on Mars.

300

Tell me about a regret you have.

Example: I should have studied more when I was in school instead of rebelling a lot.

300

Why do so many people like McDonald's?  (give a reason using a form other than "because")

Example:  The reason (that) so many people like McDonald's is the food is cheap and salty.
300

What is one of the most rewarding things about your job or being a student?

Example:  One of the most rewarding things about being a teacher is seeing students understand and use the English language better.

400

Do you know where I can have my car repaired?

Example:  You can have/get it repaired at Charlie's garage.

400

Predict how different the world will be in 50 years using future perfect.

Example:  By 2070 people will have invented flying cars.

400

Describe a hypothetical situation using “If I'd... or If I hadn't...”

Example:  If I hadn't come to Costa Rica I wouldn't have met such wonderful people in this class.

400

Describe how patacones are made using the passive voice.

Example:  First green plantains must be bought. Then they are peeled and cut in three parts. After that the plantains have to be fried in oil.  Then they are taken out of the oil and flattened with a special plantain press.  Finally, they are fried again until they are crispy and delicious.  They may be served with salsa, beans or guacamole.

400

What are two goals you have for the next 10 years?  What would you like to have accomplished by the year 2030? (same question)

Example:  I hope I will have traveled to Spain and established my career.

500

Ask a teammate to help you with a problem.

Example:  What can I do to save money? 

Answer:  Maybe you could... / What about... / Have you thought about... / Why don't you... / One option... / It might be a good idea...

500

Carrie didn't study all semester. Then the day before her final exams she studied all day and all night and was realy tired when she took her exams. What should Carrie have done? What would you have done?

Example:  Carrie should have studied sooner.  I would have started studying a week before the exams.

500

How did you feel the moment you graduated from  school OR as soon as you got your first job?

Example: As soon as I got my first job I felt independent and confident.

500

Tell us about a job using a non-defining relative clause.

Example:  A teacher, who spends a lot of time writing lesson plans, tries to make classes fun and interesting for her students.

500

Think of two things you don't like about the way people sometimes behave in public places. What should or must be done about their behavior?

Example:  1)  People shouldn't be allowed to throw trash on the ground. There should be a fine for littering.  2) I can't stand it when people disobey the rules for COVID distancing. The restrictions have to be enforced by businesses and police officers.

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