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100
Talk about your favorite family member.
100
Describe your marital status throughout your lifetime.
100
Do you think the support from a friend is different from the support of a family member? 
100
How many rooms in your home? What do you like about the rooms in your home? How many rooms do you want in your dream house? How many rooms do you think is necessary for living?
100
What is the best type of transportation in your opinion? ( Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of type)
- Is it safe? Is it environmentally friendly? Is it expensive?
200
Describe some thing that are happening in the picture below as well as you can. The person with whom you are speaking cannot see the picture.
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
Family gathering:
200
Tell us the last gossip you have heard.
200
Your friend has to take care of his six-year-old niece and his seven-year-old nephew for the day. Give your friend advice about how to keep the children busy and happy.
200
Name all the furniture that you see in this picture:
- curtains, bed, bedside table/dresser
- toilet, sink, tap, towel, bath, shower, tiles
- bed, photo frame, bed, bedside table
- oven, stove, cooker, counter, cabinet, sink, tap, fridge, shelf
- dinner table, chairs, vase, celling fan, grandfather clock
- shelf, washing machine, dryer, towel, detergent
- floor lamp, sofa/couch, coffee table, carpet, lamp, plant, stairs
- mirror, dresser with 3 drawers, rug, coat hanger, basket, umbrella
200
Describe some things that are happening in the picture beside as well as you can. The person with whom you are speaking cannot see the picture.
In this picture, what do you think will most probably happen next?
- traffic lights, construction site, cone, danger sign, manhole, hose, sidewalk, bicycle, cross the road...
300
Describe a family celebration that you remember. You should say:
- what you were celebrating
- who was present
- what you and your family did to make the celebration special
- and why you enjoyed the occasion.
300
Do you agree that "Divorce is damaging to children"?
300
Talk about a time when you felt very proud of your friend. Perhaps, you can speak about a goal he/she achieved, a time when your friend made an excellent decision despite the odds or something meaningful your friend have stated or acted. What was it? When it occurred? And why did it make you so proud? 
Some possible ways to answer:
- a friend who did well in their studies (ex: did well on a test or project)
- a friend who did well in work and received an award or was congratulated by their boss
- a friend who had a difficult situation but dealt with it very well (ex: they were seriously sick or a parent was seriously ill)
- a friend who experienced an unexpected event but fixed the situation (ex: they went on a holiday and had they money stolen)
- a friend who go a job they always wanted (ex: they did well in the interview and had worked hard to get the job)
- a friend who defended you in a difficult situation
- a friend who raised money for charity or did some volunteer work that made you feel proud
300
Do you agree that "Household chores should be shared equally between husband and wife.
300
I'm at the park, how do I get to the Bus Station?
I'm at petrol station, how do I get to the airport?
- go straight ahead, turn left, turn right, go around the roundabout, go past the traffic lights, take the first turning left
400
Who is the black sheep in your family?
400
What is the difference between dating and being married?
- go on dates, boyfriend/girlfriend, couple
- routine, wife/husband, children, chores
400
Compare and persuade:
Your friend wants to purchase a computer. You and your friend found two suitable options. Using the pictures and information below, compare the computers and persuade your friend that your choice is a better choice. Your choice is a laptop and your friend's choice is desktop.
400
Your friend asked you to find an important USB flash drive for his presentation in his room. You came to his apartment where he lives. However, you cannot find his USB flash drive in his room. Call your friend. Explain in detail what do you see in the room. Ask him how and where exactly you can find USB flash drive.
400
I’m at the Nail salon. How do I get to the Subway Entrance?
I’m at the Post Office. How do I get to the Flower Shop?
I’m at the Restaurant. How do I get to the Video Store?
- go straight ahead, turn left, turn right, go around the roundabout, go past the traffic lights, take the first turning left
500
Describe your relationships with your family members. (Use phrasal verbs)
- who are you named after
- who do you get along with
- who do you get together with and when
- who do you look up to
- who do you look after
- who brought you up
- where and how did you grow up
- who and what did you take after
- when and where did you settle down
- who passed away in your family
500
Make a love story about people on these picture (it should start when they were still young and then how they met, lived together and got old together(or maybe separately))
- love at a first sight, double date, blind date, first love, true love, unrequited love,
- date, go out, engage, marry, couple, boyfriend/girlfriend, wife/husband
- break up, separate, divorce, give a second chance, cheat, ex, widow
500
Do you remember the last time you ran into your friends that you didn’t see for ages? Did you hang out with your friend after or maybe asked him/her to come over? How long did it take you to catch up with your friend? Can you count on this friend and tell him/her your secrets?
500
What would you ask about if you were going to rent a house?
- # of bedrooms, bathrooms, floor, elevator
- garden, balcony, garage or parking, utilities (water, electricity, gas, cable TV, Internet, heat, hot water, taxes), attic, basement
- pets, furniture, appliances (stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave), laundry, air-conditioner
- street, neighbors, public transportation, highway, medical facilities, shopping, school
- fees
- arrange a viewing
500
Present your dialogue about giving directions to a tourist in your own city.
