Topics for the oral exam/ Sample questions

1. People and relationships

• The most important people in your life.
• How do you usually communicate with your friends and family members?.
• How about friends or relatives that live far away? 
• What's your opinion about people who get to know each other through the internet?
• Do you think it's hard to have a relationship when people live in different countries?
• In what ways has technology improved people's relationships?
• Do you use social-networking sites? What's your opinion about them?
• Do you think we might be using technology too much?

   2.  Friendship

• Do you think it's important to have friends?
• What do you enjoy doing most with your friends?
• How do you usually communicate with your friends ?
• How easy is it for you to make new friends?
• Do you think it's better to have one best friend or lots of  good friends?
• What do you argue about with your friends, and how do you make up or resolve your differences?

      3. Young people's problems

• How often do you use the phone? Do you use your home phone, your mobile or public telephones more often?
• Do you know what a helpline is? Are there any you are familiar with? Which one?
• What are the problems faced by young people and their families today?
• What kind of support or help is available for these problems?
• Would you ever call a telephone helpline for a problem you had?
• Can you think of the advantages and disadvantages of students having a part-time job?

       4. Places and holidays

• Which place in the world would you most like to visit? Why?
• Where did you have the most unforgettable holiday of you life?
• What kind of things do you enjoy doing during your holiday?
• Have you ever been on a skiing holiday ? If yes, did you enjoy it? If not, would you like to go?
• How popular is skiing in Spain?
• When given different options for a holiday destination. What are the factors that help you decide?
• If you had to choose between a place you've been to before, and liked, or a new place that seems interesting. Which would you choose? Why?
• Do you prefer to travel alone or with someone else?
• Do you travel light?

       5.Success

• What does success mean to you?
• In your opinion, what is the secret to being successful at school and work?
• Have you ever had a job interview?
• What do employers look for in a job candidate?
• Is work experience more important than qualifications?
• And what about appearance and personality?
• What do you look for in a job?

        6. Work and education

• What is /would be your ideal job? What are the reasons for your choice?
• What is more important, money or job satisfaction? Why?
• Have you ever had a part-time or a summer job?
• What did you like or dislike about it?
• What are the advantages  of having a part-time job?
• What do you think about working from home?

       7. Learning languages

       8. The media

       9. Techology

• Are you interested in technology and science? Why/ Why not?
• Can you think of any important invention ever made?
• What are some of the things people can do  on the Internet?
• When you have access to the internet, what kind of things do you like to do?
• Do you think techonology has had a positive influence in education?
• Do you have a lot of gadgets?
• Do you have a gadget you couldn't live without?