Education: How has education changed in your country in the last 10 years?

Integrated skills:
Education:
How has education changed in your country in the last 10 years?
What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years in education?
Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.
How do the expectations of today’s school leavers compare with those of the previous generation?
What role do you think extracurricular activities play in education?
Is education system the only critical factor to the development of a country?
How do you think studying overseas will be different from studying in your own country?
what problems do you think you will have while studying abroad?
Do you think you will have many difficulties adapting to a new culture?
How do you think an overseas degree will improve your professional skills?
What do you intend to do once you have finished your studies?
Why more young people study abroad than in home country?

Cities:
Describe a problem you have noticed in your city/ hometown.

Describe a city you have never been to.
Describe a famous city you have been to.
Describe a city you have visited and liked.
Describe a city you have visited and was impressed.
In your opinion what are the negative aspects of crowded cities?
What can the authority do to reduce traffic congestion in a city?
What facilities a city has that people in the countryside cannot enjoy?
Do you think that the architectural design of a city is important? Why do you think so?
Why so many people migrate to cities each year?
What can be done to reduce pollution in city areas?
A historical building in your country or city
Name some of the difficulties of living in a city
Why do Most major cities around the world continue to grow
Describe a city or a town where you live or lived

transportation

In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
Describe a common transportation system for commuters in your city.
Describe a public transportation system available in your city.
Describe the main transportation system available in Uzbekistan
Describe a common vehicle/transportation in your city that you often use.
Describe a common transportation system in your hometown.
Describe a vehicle you often use.
Describe the transport people in your city often use.
Describe your favourite means of transportation.
Describe a trip that you took by public transportation.
Describe a journey a common vehicle in your city.
Do you think it is better for governments to spend money developing public transportation or developing new kinds of cars?
What are are advantages and disadvantages of owning a car
Should governments tax private car owners heavily

Actor/singer

Describe your favourite actor or actress.
Describe a famous actor.
Describe an actor you really like.
Describe a celebrity you really like.
Describe an actor or actress whom you admire.
Describe a film/movie actor/actress from your country who is very popular.
What are the most popular types of films in your country?
What is the difference between watching a film in the cinema and watching a film at home?
Do you think cinemas will close in the future?
Do people generally prefer watching films at home or at the cinema?
Describe a film or a TV programme which has made a strong impression on you.
In your opinion do children in your country watch too much TV these days?
Should the Government control what we watch? Why/ why not?
Why animation movies are becoming more popular these days? What types of people watch animated movies?
What type of supports the government should provide to creative artists and film-makers?
Describe your favourite singer.
Describe a famous singer from our country.
Describe a singer you really like.
Describe someone you would like to meet someday.
Describe a successful singer you know.
Describe a successful actor you know.
Describe your favourite music band.
Describe something you enjoy to do in your leisure time.
Describe a leisure activity you have.
Describe a music band you really like.
Describe a piece of music you really like.