Did you learn to play a musical instrument when you were a child? [Why/Why not?]

Do you think it is a good thing to give prizes to children who do well at school? Why?

How important is it for a culture to have musical traditions?

Would you say that schools for young children have become more or less competitive since you were that age? Why?

Some people think that competition leads to a better performance from sports stars. Others think it just makes players feel insecure. What is your opinion?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of intensive training for young sportspeople?

Why do you think some school teachers use competitions as class activities?

Describe a song or a piece of music you like. Sayy what song it is, kind of music it is, where you first heard it, why you like it.

Tell me about any traditional music in your culture.

How do people in your country keep fit?

At what times of day do you like to listen to music? [Why?]

Do you often watch sport on TV?

Do you like sport?