100+ Common IELTS Speaking Topics & Possible Questions

Here is what you need for Band 6 & higher

1. Advertisements
- Do you trust advertisements? Why/why not?
- How do you feel about advertisements? Why?
- What kinds of adverts do you like? Why/why not?
- What effects do ads have on people?
- Do you think there are too many advertisements nowadays? Why/why not?
- Have you ever bought anything tempted by an advert? Why?
- What qualities should a good advertisement have? Why?
- What kinds of advertisements affect people most? Why?
- Do you think it is okay for children to advertise a product? Why/why not?
- How do you feel about celebrities endorsing the big brands? Why?
- Which advertisement is your favourite one? Why?
- Is there a lot of advertising in your country? Why/why not?
- Do you pay more attention to adverts on TV or in magazines? Why?
- Do you watch advertisements on TV? Why/why not?
- Do you watch advertisements on the Internet? Why/why not?
- Would you like to watch TV without adverts? Why/why not?
- Have you ever bought anything because of an advertisement? Why/why not?
- Do you often see advertisements in the street, for example posters? Why/why not?

2. Ambitions/dreams
- Do you consider yourself an ambitious person? Why/why not?
- Is it always good to be ambitious?
- What do young people in your country dream of? Why?
- What can a person learn if they can’t reach their ambition? Why?
- What was your childhood dream? Why?
- Have your ambitions changed over the years? Why/why not?

3. Animals (pets, wild animals)
- What is your favourite animal? Why?
- What is your favourite wild animal? Why?
- Do you generally like animals? Why/why not?
- Are you a pet person? Why/why not?
- Have you ever had a pet? Why/why not?
- Are pets popular in your country? Why/why not?
- Which pets are most suitable for young children? Why?
- What animals are people not allowed to keep as pets in your country? Why?
- Are there any laws regarding pets in your country?
- Why do people like to have pets?
- How much money do people spend on their pets?
- Which animals can you see around the place you live in?
- Can you see any birds where you live? Why/why not?
- Is it good or bad to keep animals in the zoo?
- What are some disadvantages of keeping pets?
- Do you like to see animals in zoos? Why/why not?
- Do you think pets are faithful to their owners? Why/why not?
- What are some famous animals in your country? Why?

4. Bags
- Do you have many bags? Why/why not?
- Do you have a favourite bag? Why/why not?
- Where do you usually buy your bags? Why?
- Who do you think cares about bags more, men or women? Why?
- Do you always carry a bag with you? Why/why not?
- What items are there in your bag? Why?
- Have you ever bought a bag on the Internet? Why/why not?

5. Beach
- Do you enjoy going to the beach? Why/why not?
- Is there a beach where you live?
- What do you usually do at the beach? Why?
- What can people do at the beach if the weather isn’t good? Why?
- What can a person who can’t swim do at the beach?
- Are beaches in your country free of charge? Why/why not?
- How often do you go to the beach? Why?

6. Being busy
- Which day of the week is the busiest for you? Why?
- Do you prefer to have a lot of things to do or just a few things to do? Why?
- When was the last time you were very busy? Why?
- Do you enjoy the times when you are busy? Why/why not?
- Do you ever feel stressed when you’re busy? Why?
- Do you think your life might be busier in the future? Why/why not?

7. Being on time
- Do you like to be on time? Why/why not?
- How do you feel when others are late?
- When is it important for people to be on time? Why?
- Do you usually wear a watch? Why/why not?
- In your culture, is it generally important to be on time? Why?
- Why is it so hard for some people to be on time?
- What can people do to make sure they are on time? Why?

8. Being patient
- What do you usually do when you have to wait for something, for example a bus? Why?
- Have you ever lost your patience while waiting for something? Why?
- Do you think you are a patient person? Why/why not?
- Do you think people in your country are generally patient? Why/why not?
- Do you think patience is a virtue? Why/why not?
- Can a person learn to be patient? Why/why not?

9. Being polite
- Do you think you are a polite person? Why/why not?
- How do people in your country show politeness?
- Are good manners important in your country? Why/why not?
- Who taught you how to be polite when you were a child? How?
- Have rules of politeness been changing in your country? Why/why not?
- In what situations do you think it is necessary to be polite? Why?

10. Bicycles
- Do you have a bicycle? Why/why not?
- How often do you ride a bicycle? Why?
- Did you learn how to ride a bicycle when you were a child? Why/why not?
- Are bicycles popular in your country? Why/why not?
- Do you think people will ride bicycles more or less in the future? Why?

11. Birthdays
- Are birthdays important to you? Why/why not?
- Which birthdays are the most important to people in your country? Why?
- What do people usually do on their birthdays in your country? Why?
- When was your last birthday?
- What did you do on your last birthday? Why?
- Who do you think cares about birthdays more: children or adults? Why?
- Do you think it is important to do something special on birthdays? Why/why not?
- What do you usually do on your birthday? Why?
- What did you use to do on your birthday when you were a child? Why?

12. Boats
- Have you ever been on a boat? Why/why not?
- Are there any boats in you city? Why/why not?
- Are boats popular where you live? Why/why not?
- How do people use boats in your country? Why?
- Are boats a safe means of transport? Why/why not?
- Would you like to buy a boat? Why/why not?

13. Body language & Manners
- Is body language important in your country? Why/why not?
- In what situations is body language more important than words? Why?
- Do you think you have good manners? Why/why not?
- Are table manners important in your culture? Why/why not?
- In what situations can lack of manners be a problem? Why?
- Who taught you good manners? How?
- Should parents teach their children manners? Why/why not?

14. Books & Reading
- Do you like reading? Why/why not?
- How often do you read? Why?
- What’s your favourite book? Why?
- What kinds of books do you like to read? Why?
- Have you ever read a book in English? Why?
- When did you learn to read? Why?
- Where do you usually read books? Why?
- Is reading a good hobby? Why/why not?

15. Buildings
- What kind of building do you live in? Why?
- What are some typical buildings where you live? Why?
- How do you like modern buildings? Why?
- Are there a lot of historical buildings where you live? Why?
- Do you think historical buildings should be kept? Why/why not?

16. Cars
- Do you have a car? What make is it?
- What kind of a car would you like to have? Why?
- Do you like travelling by car? Why/why not?
- Do you think it would be good if everyone had a private car? Why/why not?
- When did you last travel by car? Why?
- Is traffic heavy where you live? Why/why not?
- Should everyone learn how to drive? Why/why not?

17. Celebrities
- Who’s you favourite celebrity? Why?
- Do you follow celebrities? Why/why not?
- Do people in your country often follow celebrities? Why/why not?
- What kinds of people usually become famous in your country? Why?
- Do old people also admire celebrities? Why/why not?
- Have you ever met a celebrity? When?
- Would you like to meet a celebrity? Why/why not?
- Would you like to be famous? Why/why not?
- Do you know any Western celebrities?
- Are celebrities important?
- Should celebrities advertise products on TV? Why/why not?

18. Change
- Do you like changes? Why/why not?
- What was the biggest change in your life? Why?
- Is it easy to adapt to a change? Why/why not?
- What changes are the hardest to accept in life? Why?
- Which is better, a quick change or a gradual one? Why?
- Do older people enjoy changes? Why/why not?

19. Children’s activities
- What did you like doing most when you were a child? Why?
- Did you stay more indoors or outdoors in your childhood? Why?
- How are children’s activities different now from when you were younger? Why?
- What activities are best for children? Why?
- What activities will children enjoy in the future? Why?

20. Clothes & Fashion
- What kind of clothes do you usually like to wear? Why?
- Do you think your preference in clothes might change in the future? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer to buy fashionable or comfortable clothes? Why?
- What colours do you prefer to wear? Why?
- Do you wear the same clothes to your place of work/study and at home? Why/why not?
- How often do you buy new clothes? Why?
- Do you prefer to go shopping for clothes alone or with other people? Why?
- Do you or your family make your own clothes (e.g. by sewing or knitting)? Why/why not?
- Are there any special clothes people wear during festivals?
- Do you think it is necessary to dress formally at work? Why/why not?
- What do you think of school/work uniforms? Why?
- Do you think fashion is generally important? Why/why not?
- Who chose your clothes when you were younger? Why?
- What are you looking for when you choose clothes? Why?
- Have you ever helped your friends choose their clothes? Why/why not?
- Where do you get fashion information? Why?
- Do you like traditional clothes? Why/why not?
- Do you change into different clothes when you get home from work/school? Why/why not?
- In your childhood, did you ever wear any special clothes for parties? Why/why not?
- Do you think people spend too much money on clothes? Why/why not?
- Do you think we can judge people by what they wear? Why/why not?
- Do you think different clothes can put people into totally different moods? Why/why not?
- Do you have a lot of clothes in the same colour? Why/why not?
- Do you think you will wear the same or different clothes when you are older? Why?

21. Collecting things
- Do you collect anything? Why/why not?
- Do you like collecting things? Why/why not?
- What did you collect in your childhood? Why?
- Why do people like to collect things?
- What benefits do you think can people get from their collections?
- Are many people interested in collecting things? Why/why not?
- What do people usually collect in your country? Why?
- How do people get items for their collections?

22. Colours
- Do you have any favourite colours? Why/why not?
- What’s your favourite colour? Why?
- Are colours generally important to you? Why/why not?
- What colour is the most important in your country? Why?
- Do you care about colours of your clothes?
- Do you have any colours you really dislike? Why/why not?
- How do different colours influence the way you feel? Why?
- Did you often wear bright colours in your childhood? Why/why not?
- What colour are the walls in your room? Why?
- Do you care about the colour of your car? Why/why not?

23. Computers & the Internet & IT
- How often do you use a computer? Why?
- What are some benefits of using a computer?
- What are some drawbacks of using a computer?
- Is it easy to learn how to use a computer for older people? Why/why not?
- What do you usually do online? Why?
- Where do you usually use a computer? Why?
- Do you think the information on the Internet is always accurate? Why/why not?
- Do you like making friends online? Why/why not?
- When did you first use a computer? Why?
- Is there anything you dislike about using a computer? Why?
- Do you think computers help children’s education? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer desktop computers or laptops? Why?
- What influence do you think computers have on kids?
- How long do you surf the Internet every day?

24. Concentration & Memory
- Do you think you have a good memory? Why/why not?
- Do you think it’s important to have a good memory? Why/why not?
- What things do people forget easily?
- What can we do to have a better memory?
- Is technology helpful in remembering things? Why/why not?
- At what time of the day do you find it easier to concentrate on your studies? Why?
- Do you prefer to work in a silent room or in a noisy one? Why?
- What can help you concentrate when you’re studying for a very long time? Why?
- Was it easier for you to concentrate on your studies when you were younger? Why?

25. Cooking
- Can you cook? Why/why not?
- Do you like to cook? Why/why not?
- How often do you cook?
- Who does most of the cooking in your family? Why?
- What kind of cooking is the easiest for you?
- Which of the cooking methods is the least/the healthiest? Why?
- What was the first thing you ever cooked? Why?
- Would you like to learn how to cook? Why/why not?
- Are TV cookery shows popular in your country? Why/why not?
- Did you ever help with cooking when you were a child? Why/why not?
- Do you think children should help with cooking? Why/why not?
- Are TV culinary shows popular in your country? Why/why not?

26. Countryside & City
- Do you live in the countryside or in the city? Why?
- Is it better to live in the countryside or in the city? Why?
- How is countryside better than a city to live in?
- Who do you think prefers to live in the countryside? Why?
- Would you like to have a house in the countryside in the future? Why/why not?

27. Culture
- Do you like your culture? Why/why not?
- What’s the most significant part of your culture? Why?
- What other cultures are you interested in? Why?
- Do you think foreign people are interested in your culture? Why/why not?

28. Daily routine & Life habits
- Do you do the same thing(s) every day of the week?
- Do you have a daily routine? Why/why not?
- Is it important to have a daily routine? Why/why not?
- What time do you usually get up? Why?
- What time do you usually go to bed? Why?
- Are your weekday and weekend routines different? How?
- What is your favourite day of the week? Why?
- Which is the busiest day of the week for you? Why?
- If you could make one change to your daily routine, what would it be? Why?

29. Dancing
- Do you like to dance? Why/why not?
- How often do you dance? Why?
- What’s your favourite dance? Why?
- Did you ever learn how to dance? Why/why not?
- Would you like to learn dancing in the future? Why/why not?
- When do you usually dance? Why?

30. Decoration
- Is house decoration important to you? Why/why not?
- How do people usually decorate their houses? Why?
- What is your favourite decoration? Why?
- Are there many pictures hanging on the walls of your house? Why/why not?
- How do you take care of your daily appearance? Why?
- Who decorated your room? Why?

31. Dictionaries
- Do you have a dictionary? What kind?
- How often do you use a dictionary? Why?
- Do you prefer to use an electronic or a paper dictionary? Why?
- Do you think it would be interesting to write a dictionary? Why/why not?
- Would you like to receive a dictionary as a gift? Why/why not?

32. Diets
- Have you ever been on a diet? Why/why not?
- Do you think diets are helpful? Why/why not?
- Are most diets healthy? Why/why not?
- Do people in your country often go on a diet? Why/why not?
- What’s your favourite diet? Why?
- Do you think more people will decide to go a diet in the future? Why/why not?

33. Drawing & Painting
- Did you learn how to paint or draw when you were at school? Why/why not?
- Is it good for children to learn to paint and draw at school? Why/why not?
- Why do some people like to hang paintings in their homes?
- Would you like to buy a painting? Why/why not?
- Who is your favourite painter? Why?
- Would you like to learn how to paint in the future? Why/why not?

34. Driving
- Do you know how to drive? Why/why not?
- Do you have the driving license?
- Do you prefer to be a passenger or a driver? Why?
- Do you think everyone should learn how to drive? Why/why not?
- Is driving a car easy? Why/why not?
- At what age can people drive in your country?
- Can everyone become a good driver? Why/why not?
- What cars do people in your country usually drive? Why?

35. Eating out
- Do you enjoy eating out? Why/why not?
- How often do you eat out? Why?
- Do you prefer to eat out alone or with other people? Why?
- What is bad about eating out? Why?
- Do many people eat out in your country? Why/why not?
- Do you think more people will eat out in the future? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer to eat out or cook by yourself? Why?

36. Economy
- If you had enough money, would you like to make an investment? Why/why not?
- What is the best investment in your opinion? Why?
- Have you ever bought an insurance policy? Why/why not?
- Is insurance policy important? Why/why not?
- Do you have an insurance policy? Why/why not?
- Have you ever made an investment? Why/why not?
- Would you like to learn about economy in the future? Why/why not?

37. Education & Studies
- Are you a student? Why/why not?
- Where do you study? Why?
- What is your major? Why?
- Do you think your subject is interesting? Why/why not?
- Would you like to change your subject? Why/why not?
- Do you like studying? Why/why not?
- Are you a good student? Why/why not?

38. English
- How did you learn English? Why?
- Do you think English is difficult or easy to learn? Why?
- Do many people in your country speak English? Why/why not?
- What is the best way to learn English? Why?
- What’s the hardest thing about learning English? Why?
- When did you start to learn English? Why?
- Do you plan to continue learning English in the future? Why/why not?

39. Exams
- Do you often take exams? Why/why not?
- What was the hardest exam you’ve ever taken? Why?
- Do students in your country often take exams? Why/why not?
- How do you study for an exam? Why?
- Have you ever failed an exam? Why/why not?
- Do you plan to take any exams in the future? Why/why not?

40. Family
- How many people are there in your family?
- Do you live with your family? Why/why not?
- Is your family close?
- Do you have any siblings?
- How do you contribute to your family?
- Do you often visit your family members? Why/why not?
- Do you and your family go on holiday together? Why/why not?
- How many blood relatives do you have?
- What are the advantages of living in a large family? Why?
- What are the advantages of living in a small family? Why?
- What is the best place for the elderly to live? Why?
- Who usually cooks in your family? Why?
- How important is family to you? Why?

41. Festivals & Public holidays
- What is your favourite festival? Why?
- Are there many public holidays in your country? Why/why not?
- Tell me about one traditional festival in your country.
- Do you like any Western festivals? Why/why not?
- What do you usually do during a festival? Why?
- Do you think your country needs more public holidays? Why/why not?
- Which festival do you dislike? Why?

42. Films & Movies
- What is your favourite type of films? Why?
- What’s your favourite film? Why?
- How often do you watch movies? Why?
- Do you think young people enjoy the same types of films as older people? Why/why not?
- Do you like watching movies? Why/why not?
- How often do you go to the cinema? Why?
- Do you prefer to watch films at home or in the cinema? Why?
- How do you feel about documentary movies? Why?
- Do you ever watch films in English? Why/why not?
- Do you use subtitles when you watch foreign films? Why/why not?

43. Flowers, Trees & Plants
- Why do you think some people like to grow flowers?
- Do you like flowers/plants/trees? Why/why not?
- What’s your favourite flower/plant/tree? Why?
- Do you like to give people flowers as gifts? Why/why not?
- Are there any flowers/plants/trees in your culture that have a special meaning?
- Do you have any potted plants in your home? Why/why not?
- Is gardening a good hobby for you?
- How can forests be protected?
- Are forests popular places to visit in your country? Why/why not?
- Did you climb trees when you were a child? Why/why not?
- Would you like to live in a place with lots of trees? Why/why not?
- Is it important to protect trees? Why/why not?
- How much do you know about plants? Why?
- Did you grow any plants in your childhood? Why/why not?
- Is a plant a good gift for you? Why/why not?
- Are there a lot of trees where you live? Why/why not?
- Do you like trees? Why/why not?
- Have you ever planted a tree? Why/why not?
- Would you like to plant a tree? Why/why not?
- Are there any special trees in your culture? Why/why not?

44. Food
- Do you cook? Why/why not?
- Can you cook?
- Do you like cooking? Why/why not?
- What’s your favourite food? Why?
- Do you eat at home more or eat out more? Why?
- What are some advantages of eating at a restaurant?
- What are some disadvantages of eating at a restaurant?
- Is eating together as a family important to you? Why/why not?
- What is the staple food of your country?
- Do you and your family enjoy the same types of drinks? Why/why not?
- Do you like fruit? Why/why not?
- What is your favourite fruit? Why?
- Do you prefer home-cooked meals or restaurant food? Why?
- What was your favourite food when you were a child?
- What is your favourite taste? Why?
- Do you like vegetables? Why/why not?
- What’s your favourite vegetable? Why?
- Can you cook? Why/why not?
- Did you learn to cook when you were a child? Why/why not?
- What kind of food did you like when you were a child? Why?
- How do you think the restaurants can attract more customers?

45. Free time
- What do you usually do in your free time? Why?
- Do you have a lot of free time? Why?
- Do people in your country have enough free time these days? Why/why not?
- Would you like to have more free time? Why/why not?
- Do you think you will have more or less free time in the future? Why?
- Did you have more free time in the past? Why/why not?

46. Friends
- Do you have a lot of friends? Why/why not?
- Is friendship generally important to you?
- What do you usually do with your friends? Why?
- How much time do you spend with your friends? Why?
- Do you spend more time with your friends or your family? Why?
- When you choose a friend, what qualities matter to you most? Why?
- Do you have a best friend? Why/why not?
- When did you first meet your best friend?
- Is it better to have a lot of friends or just a few close friends? Why?

47. Furniture
- Do you like furniture? Why/why not?
- Do you like your furniture? Why/why not?
- What furniture do you usually buy? Why?
- How much money do you think is reasonable for a piece of furniture? Why?
- What is your favourite furniture type? Why?
- On what factors do you base your furniture choices? Why?
- Have you ever bought any second-hand furniture? Why/why not?
- Where do you usually buy furniture? Why?
- Have you ever bought any furniture online? Why/why not?

48. Gifts & Presents
- When do people usually exchange gifts in your culture?
- What gifts do people usually receive in your culture?
- What gift would you like to receive most? Why?
- Have you ever made a DIY gift for anyone? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer to give or receive presents? Why?
- Is money a common gift in your culture? Why/why not?
- What was the last gift you got and liked? Why?
- Have you ever received a gift you did not like? Why?
- Do you like giving people gifts? Why/why not?
- What types of gifts do you like to receive most? Why?
- What types of gifts did you like when you were a child? Why?
- Have you ever bought any presents online? Why/why not?
- Why do you think people always give presents on some occasions?
- Are there any special rules related to choosing gifts in your culture? What are they?
- Are there any taboos people should avoid when choosing a gift?
- What kinds of gifts do men and women prefer? Why?
- What kinds of gifts do older people like to receive? Why?

49. Going abroad
- Why are you planning to go abroad?
- Do you think it is necessary for you to go abroad? Why/why not?
- What foreign customs do you know?
- Is there anything worrying about going abroad?
- Besides the language, what is the most difficult thing about living abroad? Why?
- Which foreign country would you like to go to? Why?
- Do many people in your country want to go abroad these days? Why/why not?

50. Handmade gifts
- Have you ever given someone a handmade gift? Why/why not? What was it?
- What kinds of things do people like to make as gifts? Why?
- Have you ever received a handmade gift? Why/why not?
- Is it easy to make a gift? Why/why not?
- How do you feel when someone gives you a handmade gift? Why?
- How much time does it usually take to make a handmade gift? Why?

51. Handwriting & Writing
- Do you often write by hand? Why/why not?
- Do you like writing by hand? Why/why not?
- Is your handwriting easy or difficult for others to read? Why?
- Do you often receive handwritten cards? Why/why not?
- Do you enjoy receiving handwritten cards or letters? Why/why not?
- Is it possible to learn about someone’s personality from their handwriting? Why/why not?

52. Happiness
- Are you a happy person? Why/why not?
- What is happiness to you? Why?
- What do you usually do to make yourself happy? Why?
- How can people be happier when they work? Why?
- When is your happiest time during a day? Why?
- Is happiness generally important to you? Why/why not?
- Was your childhood a happy one? Why/why not?

53. History
- Are you interested in history? Why/why not?
- Did/do you like history lessons at school? Why/why not?
- How often do you watch historical films? Why?
- Do you ever watch TV programmes about history? Why/why not?
- What’s the best way to learn about history? Why?
- Is the Internet a good place to learn about history? Why/why not?
- Is there a historical event you’d like to learn more about?
- Is there a historical figure you’d like to learn more about?

54. Hobbies & Interests
- Do you have a hobby?
- What’s your biggest hobby? Why?
- Are your hobbies now the same or different from when you were younger? Why?
- Are hobbies important? Why/why not?
- Do older people have hobbies? Why?
- Should everyone have a hobby? Why/why not?
- Do you have enough time for your hobby? Why/why not?
- Did you have the same hobby when you were a child? Why/why not?

55. Holidays & Vacations
- What do school children usually do on their holidays? Why?
- Where did you spend your last holidays? Why?
- Who do you prefer spend holidays with? Why?
- Do you prefer long holidays or short ones? Why?
- Is there anything you don’t like about holidays? Why?
- Do you think holidays are necessary? Why?
- How often do you go on holidays? Why?
- Do you think you will have more time for holidays in the future? Why/why not?

56. Hometown
- Where is your hometown?
- What is your hometown famous for?
- Which part of your country do you come from?
- Has your family always lived in your hometown? Why/why not?
- What should visitors see in your hometown? Why?
- Do you like your hometown? Why/why not?
- Do you think your hometown was a good place to grow up? Why/why not?
- Is your hometown a good place for young people? Why/why not?
- Do you know your hometown’s history well? Why/why not?
- What would you like to change about your hometown? Why?
- Do you know many people in your hometown?
- Is your community good for children? Why/why not?
- Is your community good for old people? Why/why not?
- What can you tell me about the character of people in your hometown?
- What is the difference in your hometown between 10 years ago and now?
- In the future, would you prefer to live in a big city or a small town? Why?
- Are there many places of interest in your hometown?
- Was your hometown a good place to grow up? Why?
- If you could change one thing about your hometown, what would it be?

57. House & Apartment
- Do you live in a house or in a flat? Why?
- How do you like the area where you live? Why?
- What places in your city would you suggest a tourist to see? Why?
- What do you like/dislike about your home? Why?
- What would your perfect house be like?
- What is your favourite room in your house? Why?
- Have you ever moved home? Why/why not?
- Do you plan to move home in the future? Why/why not?

58. Housework & Household tasks
- Do you like doing housework? Why/why not?
- Who usually does housework in your family? Why?
- Did you help your parents with household tasks when you were a child? Why/why not?
- Are you good at cooking? Why/why not?
- How can you make housework more interesting?
- Which household tasks are the worst for you? Why?
- Do you think that robots are better than humans at doing housework?
- Do you think it would be good if robots did all the housework in the future?

59. Humour & Telling jokes
- Do you think you are funny? Why/why not?
- Can you tell jokes well? Why/why not?
- Do you often make people laugh? Why/why not?
- Do you like to laugh? Why/why not?
- How often do you laugh? Why?
- Have you ever learnt any jokes? Why/why not?
- What’s the funniest joke you have ever heard? Why?
- Do you have a sense of humour? Why/why not?
- Do you often make friends with funny people? Why/why not?

60. Insects
- Do you like insects? Why/why not?
- What’s the biggest insect you have ever seen?
- What is one insect you really hate? Why?
- Are you allergic to insect bites?
- Have you ever been bitten by an insect?
- How do you protect yourself from insects? Why?
- Are there any special insects in your culture? Why/why not?
- Are there many insects where you live? Why/why not?

61. Job & Career
- What job do you do?
- Do you like your job? Why/why not?
- Are you more productive in the morning or in the afternoon? Why?
- What’s your dream job? Why?
- What is a good job in your opinion? Why?
- What is more important: to succeed in one’s job, teamwork or individualism? Why?
- Is it easy to find a good job in your country now? Why/why not?
- Do people in your country often need to work overtime? Why/why not?
- Have you made friends with people you work with? Why/why not?
- Are you working or studying?
- What are the main responsibilities in your job? Why?
- How long have you been doing this job? Why?
- Would you like to change your job? Why/why not?
- Do you like your job? Why/why not?
- Have you received any training related to your work?
- If you could choose another job, what would you choose? Why?
- Is your job important to you? Why/why not?

62. Keeping fit & Health
- Are you generally a healthy person?
- How do you keep fit? Why?
- Do you care about staying fit? Why/why not?
- How do people in your country stay in shape?
- How often do you check your health? Why?
- Is it important to keep fit? Why/why not?

63. Languages
- What languages can you speak? Why?
- What do you think about foreigners learning your language?
- Are there any difficulties in learning a foreign language?
- Do you think learning another language is good? Why/why not?
- Besides English, what languages would you like to learn? Why?
- When did you begin to learn English? Why?
- How did you learn English? Why?
- Do you think English is easy or difficult to learn? Why?
- Do you have your own ways to learn English? What are they?
- Do you think learning English is important? Why/why not?

64. Letters & Emails
- Do you prefer to send emails or letters? Why?
- How often do you write emails/letters? Why?
- What is special about writing letters?
- What is the biggest disadvantage of emails? Why?
- Have you ever received a handwritten letter?
- How often do you receive emails? Why?
- Who do you usually write letters or emails to? Why?
- Do you have a blog? Why/why not?
- Do you enjoy writing emails/letters? Why/why not?
- Which do you like more, calling people or writing to them? Why?
- What kinds of letters or emails are the most difficult to write? Why?
- Who do you usually receive letters or emails from? Why?
- Do you prefer to receive a letter or an email? Why?
- Do you prefer to receive a letter or a phone call? Why?

65. Lifestyles & Habits
- Do you think you have a high standard of living? Why/why not?
- What are your lifestyle priorities?
- How can one’s lifestyle be improved?
- What’s your best habit?
- What’s your worst habit?
- Do you smoke?
- Is smoking a good habit?
- Do you often stay up late? Why?
- What is bad about staying up late?
- When do you usually go to bed? Why?
- What time do you normally get up in the morning? Why?

66. Looking for a job
- Have you ever looked for a job? Why/why not?
- How do people look for a job in your country? Why?
- Is it easy or difficult to find a new job in your country? Why?
- Are there any websites where potential employers advertise jobs?
- How long does it take to find a job? Why?
- Are many people unemployed in your country? Why/why not?
- What are the most popular jobs in your country these days? Why?

67. Managing money
- Are you good at managing money? Why/why not?
- Did you learn how to manage your money? Why/why not?
- What’s the best way to manage person’s money well? Why?
- Do you have a bank account? Why/why not?
- Do many people in your country have multiple bank accounts? Why/why not?
- Are you good at saving money? Why/why not?
- Have you ever saved money for something special? Why/why not?
- How can a person learn how to save money?
- What do young people in your country usually save for? Why?

68. Managing time
- Are you good at managing your time? Why/why not?
- What do you do to help you organise your time? Why?
- Did you learn how to organise your time? Why/why not?
- What would you like to do if you had more spare time? Why?
- Is knowing how to manage time well a useful skill? Why/why not?
- Are people in your country generally good at managing their time? Why/why not?
- How can a lack of time management be a problem?

69. Maps
- Do you have a map of your city/country? Why/why not?
- How often do you use a map? Why/why not?
- Did you learn how to use a map at school? Why/why not?
- Which do you think is better, a paper map or an electronic map? Why?
- When you’re in a new city, do you even ask people for directions? Why/why not?
- Do you think paper maps might get out of use in the future? Why/why not?

70. Marriage & Wedding
- Are there any traditions about getting married in your country?
- What is the perfect age for a person to get married? Why?
- What in your opinion is the most important thing in a marriage? Why?
- Do you think people spend too much money on wedding preparations? Why/why not?
- Do you think it is good or bad to marry late? Why?
- How do people usually celebrate a wedding in your culture?
- Do you think both parents should take care of the children or only the woman? Why?

71. Mobile phones & Cell phones
- Do you have a mobile phone?
- How often do you use your phone? Why?
- When did you first use a cell phone? Why?
- Is your mobile phone important to you? Why/why not?
- In what situations do you switch off your mobile phone? Why?
- How often do you change your mobile phone? Why?
- Whom do you usually call?
- Do you enjoy long talks over the phone? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer to make phone calls or send messages? Why?

72. Museums & Art galleries
- Do you like visiting museums or art galleries? Why/why not?
- How often do you visit museums/art galleries? Why?
- What can you learn from visiting museums/art galleries?
- What kinds of museums are popular in your country? Why?
- Do you think museums should be free of charge? Why/why not?
- Why do you think people like to go to the museums?
- How could museums attract more people? Why/why not?
- What museum do you remember from your childhood? Why?
- Do you think school children should visit museums or art galleries? Why/why not?
- Have you been to many museums? Why/why not?
- Is it better to visit a museum alone or with others? Why?
- Do you think working in a museum could be interesting? Why/why not?

73. Music & Singing
- Do you like listening to music? Why/why not?
- What’s your favourite kind of music? Why?
- How often do you listen to music? Why?
- Did you like the same type of music when you were younger? Why/why not?
- Is there any type of music you dislike? Why?
- Have you ever learnt to play any musical instrument? Why/why not?
- Would you like to learn to play a musical instrument? Which one? Why/why not?
- Did you do any singing in your primary school? Why/why not?
- How often do you sing? Why?
- Who is your favourite singer? Why?
- Are the lyrics of a song important to you? Why/why not?
- What is the difference between your country’s music and Western music?
- Is it important for children to learn how to play a musical instrument? Why/why not?
- What are the benefits of children playing a musical instrument? Why?
- Why is it easier for children to learn how to play a musical instrument than it is for adults?

74. Names
- Does your name have any special meaning?
- Have you ever considered changing your name? Why/why not?
- Who gave you your name? Why?
- Are some names more popular than others in your culture? Why?
- Do people in your country do anything special when a child is given a name? What?
- Do people like to change their names in your culture? Why/why not?
- In your culture, do women change their names when they get married? Why/why not?

75. Nature
- Do you like nature? Why/why not?
- Do you like spending free time in places of natural beauty? Why/why not?
- How can you learn about nature?
- What’s the best way to learn about nature? Why?
- Have you ever gone camping in the mountains? Why?
- Do you think the countryside is a good living place? Why/why not?

76. Neighbours
- Do you know your neighbours? Why/why not?
- Do you get along with your neighbours? Why/why not?
- Why do you think people seem to know less about their neighbours than before?
- Why is it good to have neighbours?
- What do you usually talk about with your neighbours? Why?
- Would you prefer to have old people or young people as your neighbours? Why?
- Do your neighbours help you with anything?
- Do you help your neighbours with anything?

77. News
- Do you read the news? Why/why not?
- How often do you watch the news? Why?
- Where do you usually get the news? Why?
- What kinds of news are you interested in? Why?
- Is it important to you to keep up to date with the news? Why/why not?
- Who is more interested in the news, young people or older people? Why?
- Which news do you prefer, local, domestic or international? Why?

78. Newspapers & Magazines
- Do you enjoy reading magazines or newspapers? Why/why not?
- How often do you read them?
- What’s your favourite magazine or newspaper? Why?
- What magazines or newspapers are popular in your country? Why?
- Do you think people will not read magazines or newspapers in the future? Why/why not?
- Have you ever written for a magazine or a newspaper? Why/why not?
- What do you usually do with old magazines or newspapers? Why?

79. Numbers
- Which number is your favourite? Why?
- Do any numbers have a special meaning in your country?
- Which number do you dislike? Why?
- Can you choose a plate number for a car? Why/why not?
- Are you good with numbers? Why/why not?

80. Parks & Gardens
- How often to go to a park? Why?
- Do you like going to a park? Why/why not?
- Are there a lot of gardens where you live?
- What do you usually do in the park/garden? Why?
- Do you prefer open-air parks or indoor ones? Why?
- What is the best season to visit a park/garden? Why?
- Would you like to have more parks/gardens where you live? Why/why not?
- What kinds of plants are most common in the parks/gardens near where you live?
- When was the last time you visited a park or a garden? Why?
- Which parks are better, the ones with open spaces or lots of leisure facilities? Why?
- How could parks in your area be improved? Why?
- What kinds of parks do you like? Why?
- What kinds of people like to go to parks? Why?

81. Parties
- Do you often go to parties? Why/why not?
- Did you often go to parties in your childhood? Why/why not?
- What kind of parties do you usually go to? Why?
- What do you dislike about going to parties? Why?
- Do you prefer to party with friends or family? Why?
- Who do you think likes partying more, older people or younger people? Why?
- Do you enjoy parties? Why/why not?
- How do people usually organize a party in your country? Why?
- Besides singing karaoke and eating out, what else do you do at parties? Why?
- Do you prefer formal or informal parties? Why?
- Do you prefer small or big parties? Why?
- Do you prefer to organize parties at home or somewhere else? Why?

82. Photographs
- Do you like to take photographs? Why/why not?
- What kinds of photos do you like to take? Why?
- Is it better to take photos with a camera or a mobile phone? Why?
- Do you often share your photos with other people? Why/why not?
- What is the most important element of a good photo? Why?
- Do you think it is necessary to learn how to use a camera? Why/why not?
- Is it good or bad to edit photos? Why?
- What do you usually do with your photos after you’ve taken them? Why?
- Would you like to study photography in the future? Why/why not?
- When do you like to take photos? Why?
- What kinds of photos do you keep? Why?
- Do you enjoy having your photograph taken? Why/why not?
- Do you think a professional photographer is a good career? Why/why not?
- What do you think of photos in newspapers and magazines? Why?

83. Places to read
- What’s your favourite place to read? Why?
- What makes a place a good one to read? Why?
- Do you need to have silence around you to focus on reading? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer to read on your own or with other people? Why?
- Have you ever read in a place where it was difficult to focus? Why?

84. Playing games
- Do you like playing games? Why/why not?
- What was your favourite game when you were a child? Why?
- Who did you play with when you were a child? Why?
- Do you ever play video games? Why/why not?
- What are some advantages of playing games? Why?
- What are some disadvantages of playing games? Why?
- Do adults also play games in your country?
- Are online games generally good or bad? Why?
- What kinds of games do people in your country like to play? Why?
- Why do you think some people become easily addicted to games?
- Do you think children in your country have enough time to play games? Why/why not?

85. Police
- Is being a police officer a popular job in your country? Why/why not?
- Do you know any police officers?
- What kind of person can make a good police officer? Why?
- Do people in your country respect the police? Why/why not?
- Is being a police officer dangerous? Why/why not?
- Would you like to become a police officer in the future? Why/why not?

86. Public transport & Transportation
- Is there a subway system in your city?
- How often do you use public transport?
- What’s your favourite means of public transport? Why?
- What do you think of the transportation system in your hometown?
- Is train travel common in your country? Why/why not?
- Have you ever met any interesting people while travelling by train?
- How do children usually travel to school? Why?
- How do you usually go travelling? Why?
- Do you think it is necessary to learn how to drive? Why?
- What is the safest transportation today? Why?
- Do you often travel by train? Why/why not?
- What in the main means of public transport in your country? Why?
- How do people go to work in your hometown? Why?
- Do you prefer taxis or private cars? Why?
- What are some advantages of riding bicycles?
- Why do people like driving in your country?
- Do you think cars will be used more in the future? Why/why not?

87. Rain
- Do you enjoy rainy days? Why/why not?
- During which season does it often rain in your country?
- In your country, do you have too much rain or too little rain? Why?
- How does rain make you feel? Why?
- Has the weather changed in your country over the past few years? How?
- Does it rain a lot where you live?

88. Relaxing
- What is your favourite way to relax? Why?
- How did you relax when you were a child?
- Why do you think some people find it difficult to relax?
- Is it easy for you to relax? Why/why not?
- Can physical activity help people relax? Why/why not?
- Are holidays the best way to relax? Why/why not?
- What are the benefits of getting relaxed? Why?
- What may happen if people don’t get relaxed? Why?
- What are some common ways of relaxing in your country? Why?
- What is the difference between the way people relax now and in the past?

89. Repairing things
- Are you good at repairing things? Why/why not?
- Do you often repair things? Why/why not?
- Have you ever repaired anything? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer to repair things or buy new ones? Why?
- Is it easy to repair things? Why/why not?
- Do you think people will not repair things in the future? Why?

90. School & Studying
- Do you like your school? Why/why not?
- Why did you choose to attend that school?
- When is the best time for you to study during the day? Why?
- What are you studying?
- Have you made friends with the people you study with? Why/why not?
- Did/do you like your secondary school? Why/why not?
- What lessons did/do you dislike at school? Why?
- What is your major?
- Why did you choose this major?
- What kinds of majors are available in your country? Why?
- Do you prefer to study by yourself or in a group of people? Why?
- Do you think teachers are well-paid in your country?

91. School subjects
- What is/was you favourite school subject? Why?
- What is/was your least favourite school subject? Why?
- Which school subject do you find most useful today? Why?
- How did you feel on your first day at school/university?
- What is your major?
- Are you happy you decided to study this particular subject? Why/why not?
- Is your major popular in your country? Why/why not?
- Is it easy to find after graduating from your major? Why/why not?
- Do you use computers while studying at school? Why/why not?
- Which subject do you think is unnecessary in your school? Why?
- What kind of school do/did you attend? Why?
- Do/did you like your school? Why/why not?
- Is there anything you would like to change about your school?

92. Science
- Are you good at science? Why/why not?
- Did/do you enjoy science lessons at school? Why/why not?
- What kind of a person can be a good scientist? Why?
- Is science easy to study? Why/why not?
- Do students in your country like science? Why/why not?
- Do you think more people will study science in the future? Why/why not?

93. Seasons & Weather
- What’s your favourite season? Why?
- What’s your favourite weather? Why?
- What is the weather like where you live at different times of year?
- What free time activities can you enjoy during different seasons? Why?
- What do you usually do on sunny days? And on cold days? Why?
- Do you like rainy days? Why/why not?
- How does rain affect your mood?
- How does rain influence life in your country? Why?
- What do you do in good weather? Why?
- What do you do in bad weather? Why?
- What is the worst weather you have ever experienced?
- How do different kinds of weather make you feel? Why?
- Do you ever discuss the weather with your friends? Why/why not?
- Have you ever visited a place with extreme type of weather? Why?
- Would you prefer to live in a place with different seasons or in a place with the same weather all the time? Why?
- Do you ever watch weather forecasts on TV? Why/why not?
- Is the weather important to you when you go on holidays? Why/why not?

94. Shoes
- Do you have many pairs of shoes? Why/why not?
- Do you have a favourite pair of shoes? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer comfortable or fashionable shoes? Why?
- How often do you buy new shoes? Why?
- Where do you usually buy new shoes? Why?
- Do you ever buy shoes online? Why/why not?

95. Shopping & Buying things
- Do you enjoy shopping? Why/why not?
- Where do you usually shop? Why?
- When do you usually go shopping? Why?
- Do you have a favourite shop? Why/why not?
- What types of things do you buy most often?
- What’s your favourite payment method? Why?
- Have you ever bought anything online?
- Are there any advantages to shopping online?
- Are there any disadvantages to shopping online?
- Who do you like to shop with? Why?
- Do you ever go window shopping? Why/why not?
- How often do you go shopping?
- Do you prefer to buy things in big shops or small shops? Why?
- Do you often buy famous brands? Why/why not?
- Would you like to have a job in a shop? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer shopping alone or with other people? Why?
- Have you ever tried TV direct shopping? Why/why not?
- Do you know anyone who is a shopaholic?
- Do you think shopping is a good way to relax? Why/why not?
- When was the last time you went shopping? Why?
- What’s your favourite time of day for shopping? Why?
- What don’t you like about shopping? Why?

96. Sky
- Do you often look at the sky? Why/why not?
- What do you enjoy more, the sky at night or by day? Why?
- Where can you see stars clearly? Why?
- Did you learn about stars and planets at schools? Why/why not?
- Would you like to learn more about stars and planets in the future? Why/why not?
- Why do some people find looking at the sky boring?

97. Sleep
- How many hours a night do you usually sleep? Why?
- How many hours of sleep do you need? Why?
- Did you get more sleep in your childhood? Why/why not?
- Is a good night’s sleep generally important to you? Why/why not?
- Do you ever read in bed? Why/why not?
- Do you ever have a nap during the day? Why/why not?
- What can you do to help yourself sleep better? Why?

98. Smoking
- Do you smoke? Why/why not?
- Do you think you will start smoking in the future? Why/why not?
- Do many people in our country smoke? Why/why not?
- Who smokes more often, men or women? Why?
- Should smoking be banned in public places? Why/why not?
- How is smoking harmful?
- Have you ever tried smoking? Why/why not?
- Are cigarettes expensive in your country?

99. Socializing
- Are you a sociable person? Why/why not?
- How do people in your country usually socialize? Why?
- How does technology influence socializing these days?
- Do you think people will be more or less sociable in the future? Why?
- Where do people in your country socialize?
- Is socializing easy? Why/why not?

100. Sounds
- What is your favourite sound? Why?
- Do you have a favourite sound? What is it?
- What do you think of noise? Why?
- How do you feel in a noisy place? Why?
- Do you like music? Why/why not?
- What is your favourite musical instrument? Why?
- Do you often listen to the sounds of nature? Why/why not?
- Are nature sounds important to you? Why/why not?

101. Sports
- Do you like doing sports? Why/why not?
- How often do you do sports? Why?
- What’s your favourite sport? Why?
- What sports would you like to try in the future? Why?
- What is the most popular sport in your country? Why?
- Where do you usually do sports? Why?
- When is the best time for sports? Why?
- Is swimming popular in your country? Why/why not?
- How much money would you spend on your favourite sport? Why?
- What is the best sport for the elderly? Why?
- Are there any traditional sports in your country?
- Do you like swimming? Why/why not?
- Do you often watch sports? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer to watch matches or play in a match?
- What do you think of sport facilities in your city? Why?
- Do you think it’s important for children to know how to swim? Why/why not?

102. Street markets
- Do you like going to street markets? Why/why not?
- Are street markets common in your country? Why/why not?
- Do you think it would be interesting to visit a street market in a foreign country? Why/why not?
- Do you think some people prefer street markets to supermarkets? Why/why not?
- What products can people find on street markets?
- What do you usually buy at street markets? Why?

103. Sunshine
- Do you like sunshine? Why/why not?
- Do you enjoy spending time outdoors when it’s sunny? Why/why not?
- How does sunshine influence your mood? Why?
- What is hard for you to do outside when it’s sunny? Why?
- Would you choose a place with just a little sunshine for your holidays? Why/why not?
- How can too much sunshine be harmful?

104. Swimming
- Can you swim? Why/why not?
- Have you ever learnt how to swim? Why/why not?
- Who taught you how to swim? Why?
- Do you think everyone should know how to swim? Why/why not?
- Should children learn how to swim? Why/why not?
- Is swimming easy or difficult? Why?
- How can swimming be helpful in life? Why?
- Where do people in your country usually swim?

105. Taking a break
- How often do you take breaks when you are studying or working? Why?
- What do you usually do when you take a break? Why?
- Do you ever take a nap when taking a break? Why/why not?
- How do you feel after you’ve taken a break? Why?
- Are breaks necessary for you? Why/why not?
- Did you have to take breaks when you were younger? Why/why not?
- How long do your breaks last? Why?

106. Teachers
- Do/did you have a favourite teacher at school? Why/why not?
- How did teachers help you in your studies? Why?
- Do you still stay in touch with any of your teachers? Why/why not?
- Would you like to become a teacher? Why/why not?
- What qualities does a good teacher have? Why?

107. Toys
- What was your favourite childhood toy? Why?
- What kinds of toys did you play with when you were a kid? Why?
- Do you still have any of your old toys? Why/why not?
- Why do you think people like to keep their toys?
- What do you think of high-tech toys? Why?
- What do you think the toys in the future would be like? Why?
- Do you think boys and girls like different toys? Why/why not?

108. Traffic
- How is the traffic in your city? Why?
- Do you often get stuck in traffic jams? Why?
- When is traffic in your city the heaviest? Why?
- How to avoid heavy traffic?
- What can the government do to lessen traffic?
- What do you do to avoid traffic? Why?

109. Travelling
- How often to do travel? Why?
- Where do you usually travel? Why?
- Do you like travelling? Why/why not?
- Do people like to travel in your culture? Why/why not?
- Would you like to travel around the world? Why/why not?
- How can a place benefit from local tourism? Why?
- Do you prefer to travel alone or with other people? Why?
- How do you feel about backpacking? Why?
- Is travelling important to you? Why/why not?

110 Visitors
- Do visitors often come to your home? Why/why not?
- When was the last time you had visitors? Why?
- What do you need to prepare when you expect visitors?
- Are there any times of the year when you have more visitors than usual? Why/why not?
- Do you often visit other people? Why/why not?
- Do you like visiting other people? Why/why not?

111. Visiting relatives
- How often do you visit your relatives? Why?
- When was the last time you visited relatives? Why?
- When you visit relatives, what do you usually do together? Why?
- Do people often visit relatives in your culture? Why/why not?
- Do you prefer to visit relatives or friends? Why?
- Do young people in your country enjoy visiting relatives? Why/why not?

112. Walks
- How often do you go for a walk? Why?
- Do you like going for walk? Why/why not?
- Is it better to go for a walk in the city or in the countryside? Why?
- What are some good places to go for a walk? Why?
- How could cities be better places for walking? Why?
- Do you think you will walk more or less in the future? Why?

113. Watching TV
- What’s your favourite TV programme? Why?
- What features do you think a good programme should have? Why?
- How many hours do you spend watching TV every day? Why?
- Do you think some teenagers watch too much TV these days? Why/why not?
- What is your favourite TV channel? Why?
- What kinds of TV programmes do you watch when you want to relax? Why?
- Do you ever watch TV programmes from foreign countries? Why/why not?
- Has TV ever helped you in your studies? How/why not?
- How much television did you watch in your childhood? Why?
- Do you think television has changed in your country since your childhood? How?
- In the future, how much television will you let your children to watch? Why?
- Do children in your country watch too much TV? Why/why not?
- What types of programme would you like to see more on television? Why?

114. Weekends
- What do you usually do at weekends? Why?
- Is the weekend your favourite part of the week? Why/why not?
- Do you ever have to work at the weekend? Why/why not?
- What did you do last weekend? Why?
- Do you usually plan how to spend your weekends? Why/why not?
- Are weekends too short for you? Why/why not?

Things/Skills/Situations/Occasions/Activities/Events
- a book/(foreign) film you loved/hated/you read or watched because someone recommended it to you

Vocab:
1. cast /kɑːst/ (n./v.) = to choose an actor for a part
2. a blurb /blɜː(r)b/ (n.) = a short text usually printed on the back cover of a book describing what that book is about, sometimes includes quotes from critics
3. a protagonist /prəʊˈtæɡənɪst/ (n.) = the main character in a play, film, book or story
4. an antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ (n.) = the protagonist’s opponent
5. to please someone’s appetite /ˈæpətaɪt/ (phr.) = to satisfy the feeling that you want to do or have sth
6. lines /laɪnz/ (n.) = the words that an actor says in a performance
7. twists and turns (phr.) = intricate, convoluted circumstances (in a story)
8. a vivid portrait /ˈvɪvɪd ˈpɔː(r)trɪt/ (phr.) = a clear and detailed picture of sth
9. a blockbuster /ˈblɒkˌbʌstə(r)/ (n.) = a very successful film, show, book
10. an Oscar nominee /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ (phr.) = (person, film) officially suggested for an Oscar
11. to have a strong aversion to sb/sth /əˈvɜː(r)ʃ(ə)n/ (phr.) = to dislike sb/sth strongly
12. to be reluctant to do sth /rɪˈlʌktənt/ (phr.) = to be unwilling to so sth
13. can’t stand sb/sth (phr.) = can’t bear sb/sth
14. to loathe sb/sth /ləʊð/ (v.) = to dislike sb/sth very much
15. to detest sb/sth /dɪˈtest/ (v.) = to hate sb/sth
16. an audio book /ˈɔːdiəʊ bʊk/ (n.) = a book that is read out loud, usually by an actor and recorded as an MP3. file
17. a flyleaf /ˈflaɪˌliːf/ (n.) = the first or last page of a book that is next to the cover and has nothing printed on it
18. a voracious reader /vəˈreɪʃəs ˈriːdə(r)/ (phr.) = a person very keen on reading
19. a bookworm /ˈbʊkˌwɜː(r)m/ (n.) = someone who loves reading books and spends a lot of time doing it
20. to read sth from cover to cover (phr.) = from beginning to end (of a book, magazine etc.)
21. to read sth in one sitting (phr.) = at once
22. to reread sth (v.) = to read (a text) again
23. to flick through sth /flɪk/ (v.) = to turn pages of a book, magazine etc. very quickly looking at some of the pages for a very short time
24. a dull book/film /dʌl/ (n.) = a boring book/film
25. atrocious /əˈtrəʊʃəs/ (adj.) = very bad in quality
26. sentimental /ˌsentɪˈment(ə)l/ (adj.) = making people experience feelings of sadness, sympathy, love etc., especially in a deliberate and obvious way
27. full of clichés /ˈkliːʃeɪs/ (phr.) = full of ideas that are boring because people use them a lot and they are no longer original
28. a shallow character /ˈʃæləʊ/ (phr.) = not interesting
29. feeble jokes /ˈfiːb(ə)l/ (n.) = not strong enough to make people laugh
30. a wooden dialogue /ˈwʊd(ə)n ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ (phr.) = without emotions
31. a mediocre acting /ˌmiːdiˈəʊkə(r)/ (phr.) = average or below average in quality
32. sb was miscast /ˌmɪsˈkɑːst/ (phr.) = given a part without being suitable for it
33. dire /ˈdaɪə(r)/ (adj.) = terrible
34. sb was unconvincing /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ (phr.) = not capable of persuading the audience
35. utter rubbish /ˈʌtə(r) ˈrʌbɪʃ/ (phr.) = absolutely terrible
36. to be bored stiff (phr.) = to be very bored
37. to be bored out of your mind (phr.) = to be extremely bored