Advanced English. C1. Topics for Oral examination. December exam.

1. Men and women conversation style.

a. Would you rather talk to a man or to a woman? Why?
b. Is talk more important for women than for men?
c. What do women and men use talk for?
2. Good and bad conversations.
a. What makes a conversation enjoyable?
b. What makes a conversation frustrating?
c. Describe a good conversationalist you know.
3. Talking on the social networks.
a. Do people need to talk more nowadays than before?
b. Are the social networks a good channel for personal communication?
c. What drawbacks do social networks have? Comment on a particular case.
4. Private conversations in public places.
a. Are people keener to discuss private matters in public these days?
b. Whats your personal standpoint on this issue?
c. Describe a situation when you heard something you felt you were not
supposed to hear.
5. An ideal diet.
a. Describe the kind of food that you think would be best for you.
b. Is that the food you usually eat? Why (not)?
c. Do you think that Spain is a particularly good country for food?
6. Dishes of the world.
a. Whats your favourite foreign food? Why?
b. What food from other countries have you tried you didnt like?
c. How does Spanish food compare to British food?
7. A bad experience when eating out.
a. In what ways can a restaurant be disappointing?
b. Describe a negative experience when eating out.
c. Do you think restaurant reviews are helpful?
8. Bad taste you just cannot stand.
a. How would you define bad taste?
b. What are, in your opinion, the causes of bad taste?
c. What kind of behaviour do you consider particularly bad taste?

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9. The cities of the future.

a. How are cities portrayed in sci-fi books and films?
b. Do you agree with that view? Why (not)?
c. In what way(s) could cities be better in 50 years time than they are now?
10. Living in a city and living in the country.
a. What are the advantages to living in a city?
b. And to living in the country?
c. Which do you prefer? Why?
11. Cities to live in and cities to visit.
a. What makes a city attractive for you?
b. What makes you detest a city?
c. Describe a city you like visiting but you would never live in.
12. The city Id really love to live in.
a. What factors would you bear in mind when choosing a city to live in?
b. What factors would be irrelevant for you?
c. What city would you live in if you could choose any?

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