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Paul Sparks - Online English Lesson Plans, Lesson Material and Ideas for Oral English Lessons, Hunan University of Science and Technology...

 

 

ORAL ENGLISH: Conversation Questions for Individual Speaking

 

Hypothetical

    What would you do if you were late for an important appointment?
    What would you do if someone accused you of a crime you didn’t commit?
    What would you do if you got lost in an unfamiliar city?
    What would you do if you left something in a locked building?
    What would you do if your best friend stole something from you?
    What would you do if you didn’t have enough money to pay your bills?
    What would you do if your children were caught shoplifting?
    What would you do if your car got a flat tire on the freeway?
    If you could change one thing about your past, what would it be?
    If you could change one major historical event, what would it be?

Situation

    Someone asks you a question you do not want to answer. What do you say?
    You need to borrow some money from a friend. What do you say?
    You broke your sister’s favorite vase. What do you say?
    You forgot your mother’s birthday. What do you say when you see her?
    You want to buy an item located behind the cashier. What do you say?
    You arrive late to a meeting because you couldn’t get a taxi. What do you say?
    Your friend “wiped out” while skiing and looks hurt. What do you say?
    The man in the seat next to you is smoking. What do you say?
    Your child is playing with matches. What do you say?
    You need more time to finish an exam. What do you say to the teacher?

Description

    Describe a famous park or recreation area in your home country.
    Describe an interesting neighbor you have had.
    Describe something you could never give away.
    Describe a place you will never forget.
    Describe a sporting event you attended recently.
    Describe a memorable birthday celebration.
    Describe a place you go for recreation or exercise.
    Describe your childhood home.
    Describe someone you respect deeply.
    Describe the nightlife in a city you are familiar with.

Narration

    Tell about a recent interview.
    Tell about a time when you lost something.
    Tell about one of your fondest childhood memories.
    Tell about a time when you lied to your parents, boss, or teacher.
    Tell about a time when you were treated unfairly.
    Briefly tell about a movie you saw recently.
    Tell about something you made “from scratch.”
    Tell about a “close call” you had recently.
    Tell about something you wish had never happened.
    Tell about a time when you inadvertently caused trouble for someone else.

Opinion

    What is your opinion about cellular phones?
    What is your opinion about women in the military?
    What is your opinion about a current politician?
    What is your opinion about violence on television?
    What is your opinion about fortune telling?
    What is your opinion about the tabloids?
    What is your opinion about legalizing marijuana?
    What is your opinion about the welfare system?
    What is your opinion about cloning?
    What is your opinion about recycling?

     

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