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Do you think there is too much violence on TV? Why or Why not?

Do you want to live in another country when you are older? Why or Why not?

Do you enjoy meeting some new people? Why or why not?

Would you ever want to be a teacher? Why or Why not?

What kind of personality is good to have in a friend?

What is more important to you: family or friends? Why?

Describe an embarrassing moment.

Could you survive alone in the forest for a year?

What do you like about your home? What don’t you like?

Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not? Are you afraid of ghosts?

What are you afraid of?

What makes you nervous?

What do you think about vegetarians? Could you ever be a vegetarian?

Describe one of your closest friends.

Will robots ever replace humans? How?

Do you think a machine will ever be able to think?

If humans had three arms, would that be better or worse?

How are boys and girls treated differently?

Do you want to join the army? Why or Why not?

How are old people different than young people?

Do you want to be famous? Why or Why not?

What are your educational goals?

What are your financial goals?

Do you have any bad habits? What?

Have you ever broken a bad habit? What?

What bad habits do you find annoying?

Have you ever been in a fight?

Have you ever been to a concert? Tell about it.

Do you think you will be a better parent than your parents?

Do you think it’s a good idea to borrow money from a friend?

Do people often get divorced in your country?

If you could live anywhere, where would you live?

How often do you use the computer? What do you usually do?

Would you ever dye your hair? Why, or why not?

Do you have a cell phone? What do you use it for?

What did you wear yesterday?

Do you wear jewelry? What do you wear, and why?

Do you like to go shopping? Why?

Where do you usually do your homework? Why?

Do you prefer to save money or spend money?

What’s your earliest memory?

Do you prefer news on TV or in newspapers? Why?

Do you give money to beggars? Why or Why not?

Do you like to read tabloids? Why?

I am taking a test tomorrow. Say some things to encourage me.

If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be?

Should people be allowed to talk on cell phones while driving?

What are some good manners?

What is the traffic like where you live?

Why do women wear makeup?

What’s the most expensive thing you own?

What are some of the advantages of living in a city? What are some of the disadvantages of living in a city? Would you rather live in a city or in the country?

Are there a lot of beggars in your country?

Do you think a boy should pay for everything on a date?

What do you think about people with tattoos? Would you ever get a tattoo?

Do you believe in “love at first sight”?

Do you think it’s ok to have plastic surgery to improve your looks?

Is it better to be beautiful or intelligent?

Have you ever bought something over the internet?

Would you rather watch a baseball game at a stadium or on television?

Do you like to watch baseball? Why (not)?

Do you prefer to be late or early to class?

What skill do you wish you could have?

What kinds of art do you like best?

What things can you have delivered to your house?

Do you consider yourself a good artist?

What annoying habits does your best friend have?

Do you think the police are good or bad? Are you scared when you see a police officer?

Do you think you have habits that annoy other people?

What annoys you about living where you live now?

If your cell phone fell in the toilet, what would you do?

Name some ways that animals can help people.

Have you ever been to a farm? Describe it.

What would you do if you found a wallet on the street?

Do you think that animals can dream? What animals? Why?

Do you think it’s okay to keep wild animals in a zoo?

If you could travel back in time, where would you go?

Do you think it’s okay to eat meat? Are there any animals we shouldn’t eat?

Do you think it is acceptable to do experiments on animals?

If you could have only one food for the rest of your life, what food would you choose?

Do you have any pets? Why or why not?

Have you ever ridden an animal?

If you could be invisible, what would you do?

Can you name some animals that are endangered or extinct?

What animals are you afraid of? Why?

If you could be a super-hero, who would you be?

Are there animal rights groups where you live?

If your car hit another car but nobody noticed it, what would you do?

What would you do if you saw someone stealing a shirt at a store?

What’s your favorite color? Give examples. What does it mean for you?

If a classmate asked you for an answer to a test question, what would you do?

What do you need to do to prepare to go on a trip?

Do you prefer to sit by the window, center, or aisle?

Have you ever been in a traffic accident?

Have you ever flown on an airplane? Describe it?

What do you think about elderly people?

Why is it important to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle?

Are you afraid of getting old?

In most countries, women live longer than men. Why do you think this is?

What is the biggest problem facing your country?

Would it be better or worse to have a young president? Why?

How many hours should children spend at school a day? Why?

If you could travel into the future, where would you go?

At what age should people retire? Why?

At what age should people be allowed to vote? Why?

If you could speak any language (besides English), what language would you speak?

What do you think is the best age to be? Why?

What are some of the reasons people choose to adopt a child?

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?

What is the most dangerous thing in your home?

What sports do you like to play? Why do you enjoy them?

If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why?

Do you like small children? Why?

If you go to a restaurant and the waiter brings you the wrong order, what will you do?

If you could ask God any one question, what would it be?

How can I get to the nearest Burger King from here?

What do you like to do in your free time?

If the whole world were listening, what would you say?

What career do you hope to have when you are older?

If you had one million dollars and had to spend it in one day, what would you do?

If you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do?

Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? Why?

When was the last time you went out for dinner? Describe it.

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