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If you could learn any skill

what would it be? Start with: I would like to learn… (use infinitive → after “would like”)

I would like to learn how to code. (Infinitive)

Describe your perfect day. Start with: My perfect day would… (use “would” → imaginary situation)

My perfect day would start with a walk and end with friends. (Would)

If you were a leader

what would you do? Start with: If I were…

I would… (use Second Conditional → imagine leadership)

If I were a leader

I would help people. (Second Conditional)

If you could change the world

what would you do? Start with: If I could…

I would… (use Second Conditional → unreal ideas)

If I could change the world

I would reduce pollution. (Second Conditional)

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Start with: In 10 years

I will… (use Future Simple → predictions about future)

In 10 years

I will have a successful career. (Future Simple)

How can you contribute to the school? Start with: I can contribute by… (use modal verb → show ability)

I can contribute by sharing my ideas and helping others. (Modal verb)

What are your future goals? Start with: In the future

I would like to… (use “would like to” → polite way to talk about goals)

In the future

I would like to become a successful person. (Would like to)

What do you expect from this school? Start with: I expect to… (use Future Simple → talk about future expectations)

I expect to learn new things and meet new people. (Future Simple)

Why do you want to study at this school? Start with: I would like to study here because… (use infinitive → to show purpose use “to + verb”)

I would like to study here because I want to improve my skills. (Infinitive)

What is more important: talent or hard work? Start with: In my opinion… is more important than… (use comparatives → compare clearly)

In my opinion

hard work is more important than talent. (Comparative)

How do you manage your time? Start with: I usually organize my time by… (use -ing form → after “by” use verb + ing)

I usually organize my time by making a schedule. (Gerund)

What would you do if someone was treated unfairly? Start with: If I saw…

I would… (use Second Conditional → imagine a situation)

If I saw someone being treated unfairly

I would help them. (Second Conditional)

What makes a good friend? Start with: A good friend should… (use modal verb → give advice or opinion)

A good friend should always support you. (Modal verb)

What is a good student? Start with: A good student is someone who… (use relative clause → describe a person)

A good student is someone who works hard and respects others. (Relative clause)

What would you do if you failed a test? Start with: If I failed…

I would… (use Second Conditional → unreal/imaginary situation)

If I failed a test

I would study harder next time. (Second Conditional)

What motivates you? Start with: I am motivated by… (use passive voice → focus on what influences you)

I am motivated by my goals and my family. (Passive voice)

How do you react to criticism? Start with: When someone criticizes me… (use Present Simple → talk about general habits)

When someone criticizes me

I listen carefully and try to improve. (Present Simple)

Tell me about a disagreement. Start with: There was a time when… (use Past Simple → talk about a past event)

There was a time when I disagreed with my friend about a project. (Past Simple)

Do you prefer working alone or in a team? Start with: I prefer… because… (use comparatives → compare two things using “more than”)

I prefer working in a team because it is more interesting than working alone. (Comparative)

Tell me about a problem you solved. Start with: Once

I had a problem… (use Past Simple → describe a past situation)

Once

I had a problem with homework

but I solved it by asking for help. (Past Simple)

What do you do when you don’t understand something? Start with: If I don’t understand…

I… (use First Conditional → If + present

will/present)

If I don’t understand something

I ask my teacher. (First Conditional)

What have you learned recently? Start with: Recently

I have learned… (use Present Perfect → use have/has + past participle)

Recently

I have learned how to solve complex problems. (Present Perfect)

What is your favorite subject and why? Start with: My favorite subject is… because… (use because → always give a reason)

My favorite subject is science because it explains how things work. (Because clause)

What is something unusual about you? Start with: Not many people know that… (use a noun clause → after “that” use full sentence)

Not many people know that I can speak two languages. (Noun clause)

How would your friends describe you? Start with: My friends would say that… (use reported speech → use “that” + sentence)

My friends would say that I am friendly and reliable. (Reported speech)

What are you most proud of? Start with: I am most proud of… (use Past Simple → use for finished actions in the past)

I am most proud of winning a school competition last year. (Past Simple)

What are your hobbies? Start with: In my free time

I usually… (use -ing form → use verb + ing after “enjoy/like”)

In my free time

I usually play football and enjoy reading books. (Gerund)

Tell me about yourself. Start with: I would describe myself as… (use a relative clause → add “who/that” to give extra information)

I would describe myself as a motivated student who enjoys learning new things. (Relative clause)