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PART 1: Flashcards

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What are the Most common Topics in Speaking Part 1?

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Work
Study
Home
Hometown

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WORK

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What is your Job?

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Where do you work?

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Why did you choose that job?

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Is it a popular job in your country?

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Do you like your job?

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Do you get on well with your colleagues?

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What was your first day like?

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What responsibilities do you have at work?

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If you had the chance, would you change your job?

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Do you plan to continue with your job in the future?

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STUDY

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What do you study?

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Where do you study that?

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Why did you choose that subject?

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you can make a significant difference to people’s lives by helping to alleviate pain and suffering

There is also a wide choice of careers –in fact there are over 60 specialties to choose from

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Is it a popular subject in your country?

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Yes, studying medicine is extremely popular in the UK

In fact, medicine is one of the most competitive courses to gain entry to in the UK

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Do you like that subject?

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I thoroughly enjoy studying medicine

This is because it challenges me to leave my comfort zone.

Medicine is also a very dynamic area which is constantly evolving and advancing so there is always something that piques my interest

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Do you get on with your colleagues?

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I do! I have an extremely close relationship with some of my fellow students

We have been friends for over 6 years and share many precious memories together

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What was your first day like?

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My first day as a medical student was extremely daunting and nerve wracking

We were given a tour of the university and shortly after were taken to a lecture hall for information about where to access the best resources

We were also administered library cards that day

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What are the main aspects of your subject?

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The main aspects of medicine are health aspects such:

Etiology aka Cause
Pathogenesis
Risk Factors
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Treatment
complications

; of Diseases or conditions

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If you had the chance, would you change subject?

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Not at all! I was over the moon when I received my acceptance letter.

Even though it is challenging to learn things by heart I found many resources online which help retain this knowledge in your long-term memory

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Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject?

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100%

Hopefully by June I should receive confirmation from the GMC to confirm I’m a fully qualified and registered Doctor

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HOMETOWN

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Where is your hometown?

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I was Born and Raised in London - more specifically Acton Town and Greenford

Despite having travelled to many corners of the world - there’s no place like home

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Do you like your hometown?

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I adore my Hometown!

Though many people may argue that any area in London is noisy and hectic, over time I stumbled across many quiet locations and I actually find it to be quaint and peaceful

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Do you often visit your hometown?

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I visit my hometown at any given opportunity

mostly, I visit when I have time off from university which is usually in the holidays such as Christmas or Easter

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What is your hometown like?

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London is Immensely Vibrant, busy and fast-paced but if you know where to look you can find small pockets of peace away from all the chaos and mayhem

Acton and Greenford in particular have very tight-knit communities where everyone knows everyone which I find it very comforting

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What is the oldest place in your hometown?

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I believe the oldest place in London is St Pancreas Old Church.

It’s located just in the gardens just behind Kings Cross St Pancreas train station and has breathtaking architecture

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What is there for a foreigner to do or see in your hometown?

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There is an endless amount of Places to visit!

The most Iconic places I would personally recommend to a foreigner are:

  • London Eye
  • Big Ben
  • Houses of Parliament
  • Westminister Abbey
  • 10 Downing Street
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How could your hometown be improved?

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It can be improved by becoming more sustainable bu reducing packing, recycling and emitting less waste and toxic emissions

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Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?

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It has changed in leaps and bounds when compared to a decade ago!

There is a greater variety of places to dine that accommodate individuals that have dietary restrictions such as vegan or Halal

There has been an addition of the overground train system and other train lines

Due to the 2012 World Cup there has been world class sports facilities in Stratford

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Is there good public transportation in your hometown?

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London has a Stellar Transport System known as the TFL

The best thing about the TFL is that buses and trains come every 3-4 minutes so you will very rarely be extremely late due to missing a train or bus

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Do you think your hometown is a good place to bring up children?

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100% London is a City rich in Culture which is perfect for enriching young minds

there are free museums as well as outstanding schools which provide children with great opportunities

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HOME

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Where is your home?

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Currently, my home is in Pleven and Located approximately 15 minutes from the university I attend by foot

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Do you live in a house or a flat?

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I Live in a 2 bedroom flat which isn’t very modern but I am still happy I found!

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Who do you live with?

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I live by myself which can be lonely at times.

However, I live very close to my friends which are also students so anytime I feel down I pop over for a visit

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Are there many rooms in your home?

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2 bedrooms! Both are reasonably sized and I use one of the rooms as my Study

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What is your favourite room?

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My bedroom which I sleep in, not the study.

This is because I have made it a peaceful haven for myself and my brain associates it with rest and comfort whereas I associate my study room with productivity and exams!

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How are the walls decorated?

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The walls are painted a very generic cream colour however, above my bed I hung up star shaped fairy lights which are lovely at night

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What would you change about your home?

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I wish my couch was more comfortable!

Its pretty narrow and hard so whenever I host movie nights we tend to lay throws and pillows down and relax on the floor

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Do you plan to live there in the future?

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Unfortunately no.

My lease ends at the end of May so by July I will be living in a new apartment

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What facilities are there near your home?

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I live a 2 minute walk from a Large Supermarket

I also live a 8 minute walk away from a gym which includes a swimming pool

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What is your neighbourhood like?

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My neighbourhood can be pretty loud and lively at times as there are many students in both my building and the general area

However, during exam season it is great because everyone is studying so the parties wind down and it is a great environment for focusing

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Do most people live in houses in your country?

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yes, the majority of locals live in houses however most students tend to opt for apartments closer to the university or hospital

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COMMON TOPICS IN PART 1

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ART

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Are you good at art?

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Did you learn art at school when you were a child?

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What kind of art do you like?

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Is art popular in your country?

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Have you ever been to an art gallery?

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Do you think children can benefit from going to art galleries?

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BIRTHDAYS

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Do you enjoy your birthdays?

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Do you usually celebrate your birthday?

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What did you do on your last birthday?

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Can you remember a birthday you enjoyed as a child?

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Do most people celebrate their birthdays with a party in your country?

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Which birthdays are considered important in your country?

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CLOTHES

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CLOTHES

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Are clothes important to you?

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What kind of clothes do you usually wear?

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Do you ever wear the traditional clothes of your country?

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Where do you usually buy your clothes?

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Have you ever worn a uniform?

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Do most people in your country follow fashion?

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DAILY ROUTINE

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When do you usually get up in the morning?

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Do you usually have the same routine every day?

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What is your daily routine?

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Do you ever change your routine?

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Is your routine the same today as it was when you were a child?

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Do you think it is important to have a daily routine?

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DICTIONARIES

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DICTIONARIES

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Do you often use a dictionary?

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What do you use dictionaries for?

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What kinds of dictionaries do you think are most useful?

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80
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Do you think dictionaries are useful for learning a language?

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What kind of information can you find in a dictionary?

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EVENINGS

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What do you often do in the evenings?

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Do you do the same thing ever evening?

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Do you prefer to spend your evenings with family or friends?

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86
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Do you ever work or study in the evenings?

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What is a popular activity for young people in your country in the evenings?

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Do you do the same thing in the evenings as you did when you were a child?

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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Do you spend much time with your family?

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Who are you closest to in your family?

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Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?

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Who is your best friend?

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Are you still friends with people from your childhood?

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Is family important in your country?

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FOOD

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What’s your favourite food?

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Have you always liked the same food?

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99
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Is there any food you dislike?

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What is a common meal in your country?

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Do you have a healthy diet?

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What do you think of fast food?

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HOBBIES

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Do you have a hobby?

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What equipment do you need for it?

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Do you think hobbies should be shared with other people?

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Did you have a hobby as a child?

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What hobbies are popular in your country?

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Why do you think people have hobbies?

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INTERNET

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How often do you go online?

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What do you use the internet for?

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How do you get online?

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Do you have your own computer?

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What’s your favourite website?

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Do you think children should be allowed unsupervised access to the internet?

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LEISURE TIME

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What is your favourite leisure activity?

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What did you enjoy doing in your free time as a child?

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Do you prefer to spend your free time with other people or alone?

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Do you prefer to spend your free time with other people or alone?

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What is a common leisure activity in your country?

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Do most people in your country get two days off a week?

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Do you think leisure time is important?

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NEIGHBOURS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD

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Do you like your neighbours?

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Are neighbours usually close to each other in your country?

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What is your neighbourhood like?

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Do you think your neighbourhood is a good place for children?

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How could your neighbourhood be improved?

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Do you think it is important to have a good relationship with your neighbours?

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NEWSPAPERS

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How do you usually get your news?

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Do you often read the newspapers?

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What kind of news do you usually follow?

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How do most people get the news in your country?

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Do you think international news is important?

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137
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PETS

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Do you have a pet?

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Do you like animals?

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What’s your favourite animal?

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What is a popular pet to have in your country?

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142
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Did you have a pet as a child?

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Why do people have pets?

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144
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READING

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Do you often read books or magazines?

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What is your favourite kind of book to read?

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Do you often read newspapers?

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Do you have any e-books?

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149
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What books did you read as a child?

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Do you think it is important to encourage children to read?

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SHOPPING

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Do you like shopping?

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What’s your favourite shop?

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Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?

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What kinds of shops are there where you live?

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Have you ever bought anything online?

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Do you think men and women have different opinions about shopping?

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SPORT

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Do you like sport?

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What’s your favourite sport?

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Do you often watch sport on TV?

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Did you play sport as a child?

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What is the most popular sport in your country?

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How do most people in your country keep fit?

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165
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TV

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Do you often watch TV?

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What sorts of things do you watch on TV?

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What is your favourite TV program?

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Do you ever watch foreign programs or films?

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170
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What did you watch on TV when you were a child?

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Do you think children should watch TV?

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172
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TRANSPORT

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How did you get here today?

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What is your favourite mode of transport?

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Do you ever use public transport?

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Do you like the transport system in your country?

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What is the difference between taking a bus and taking a train?

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WEATHER

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What’s the weather like today?

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What’s your favourite weather?

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Do you like the weather in your country?

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Does the weather ever affect the way you feel?

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Does the weather in your country ever affect transportation?

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