English Recordings

Part 1

Do you often use apps on mobile phones?
Do you prefer a long holiday or several short ones?
Do you think these holidays are important?
Have you ever been to a concert before?
What kind of places have you visited in your life?
Do you enjoy dining out at restaurants?
What are some factors that you consider when choosing a restaurant to dine at?
Can you describe a memorable dining experience you’ve had at a restaurant?
In your opinion, what makes a restaurant stand out?
What topics do men and women usually discuss together?
Would you like to change the color of your hair? Why?
Why do most people lack confidence when doing public presentations?
How many generations usually live together in your country?
Is it important to visit family members?
What are the values of family in your country?
Why is family bonding necessary for happiness in life?
Do you think the support from a friend is different from the support from a family member?
Who should be more responsible for educating the children in a family?
Do you think there are differences between the way men and women care for children?
Do your parents do household chores equally?

Part 2

Describe an important journey that was delayed. You should say:
Why it was important
What caused the delay
What happened at the end
And explain how you felt about the delay

Part 3
How easy is it to travel around your country?
Which method of travel do you consider safest?
Has travel become safer in recent years?
What do you think people can learn by travelling to other countries?
What are the pros and cons of low-cost air travel?
How do you think people will travel in the future?

Part 1

What is your favorite memory of a meal you've had?
What is your favorite memory of a book you read?
What is your favorite memory of a game you played as a child?
What is your favorite memory of a gift you've received?
What is your favorite memory of a surprise party or event?
What is your favorite memory of a time you helped someone else?
What are some popular book genres among children?
Do children prefer fiction or non-fiction books?
Are there any specific characters or series that children love to read?
How important are illustrations in children's books?
Do children prefer books with a happy or sad ending?
Are there any age groups that prefer a certain type of book?
Do children prefer shorter or longer books?
Do boys and girls have different reading preferences?
Do children like books that have a moral message?
Do children like to read books that have been turned into movies?
Do children prefer books with animals or humans as the main character?
Do children prefer books that have sequels or stand-alone stories?
Do children like books that incorporate humor?
Do children prefer books that are set in the past, present or future?
Do children prefer books that are educational or entertaining?

Part 2

Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. shopping mall, park…)
You should say:
What the development is
When/where you noticed it
How long it took to complete it
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
What transportation do you use the most?
Is public transportation popular in your country?
What can be improved in public transport services?
What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?
How is the subway system developing in your country?

Part 1
What's your favorite book?
Do you prefer physical books or e-books?
What's the best book you've ever read?
What's a book you've read more than once?
Do you like to read fiction or non-fiction?
What's a book you think everyone should read?
What's a book that's made you cry?
What's a book you're currently reading?
Have you ever read a book that changed your perspective on something?
Do you prefer to read alone or in a group?
What's a book that's been turned into a movie that you've enjoyed?
What's a book you've read that you wished you had discovered earlier?
Have you ever read a book that's changed your life?
What's a book that's made you laugh out loud?
What's a book that's kept you up all night reading?
What is your earliest childhood memory?
What is your happiest memory?
What is your saddest memory?
What is the most embarrassing memory you have?
What is your favorite memory from high school?
What is your favorite memory from college?
What is your favorite memory with your best friend?
What is your favorite memory with your family?

Part 2
Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted
You should say:
Where the place is
When you visited there
Why the air was not good
And explain how you felt about the place

Part 3
Is there more pollution now than in the past?
In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?
Do you think the city is cleaner or dirtier than the countryside? Why?
What can factories and power plants do to reduce pollutants?
Do you think many companies have been forced to reduce pollutants?
Do you think the wind has any effect on pollution? How?

Agatha Christie was born in England in a privileged family on September 15th 1890. She spent her childhood in Torquay, Cornwall. She spent her time going to concerts or theatres or dance halls. She first married with Colonel Christie who was in the army and they had a daughter Rosalind. While her husband was fighting during the First World War, she worked in a hospital. There she learnt all the information about poisons, toxic drugs and medicines which she used later in her books. Many of her clues are normal objects like a calendar, a coffee cup, flowers, or a beer bottle…
In 1920 she published her first book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, which was an immediate success. The hero, Hercule Poirot is a funny little man, very elegant, from Belgium. He is a retired policeman and is also extremely clever. Contrary to Sherlock Holmes, Poirot doesn’t walk around with a magnifying glass, looking for fingerprints, footprints or cigarette butts. He just sits in an armchair, setting his “little grey cells” to work. Poirot usually likes to gather the guilty party in a lounge where he reveals the name of the murderer. One of the most famous books is And Then They were None (in French : les Dix Petits Nègres) . This book sold 100 million copies and is also the “best selling crime novel of all time”.
Later on, Agatha Christie invented another character called Miss Marple : she isn’t a professional detective, but a sweet old lady who lives in a small village in the country : she is observant and sometimes very nosy.
After her divorce in 1928, Agatha Christie remarried in 1930 and with her second husband, Max Mallowan, an archeologist, she travelled a lot, particularly to Egypt, Syria and Iraq. That’s why several of her books are located abroad and have exotic titles like Death on the Nile or Murder on the Orient Express.
She wrote sixty-six crime novels, one hundred and fifty short stories, nineteen plays. One of her plays, the Mouse Trap, was first performed in November 1952 and is still on in London, a world record after 27,500 performances in September 2018. Her novels have sold two billion copies, most of her books have been adapted for television, radio, and video games. More than thirty films have been based on her books. A film was made about her life, a few years later after she died in 1976.

Part 1
- Can you describe the geographical location of your hometown?
- What is the population of your hometown?
- Is there a specific landmark that your hometown is known for?
- What is the climate like in your hometown?
- What is the main industry or economic activity in your hometown?
- How has your hometown changed over the years?
- Are there any famous people from your hometown?
- Can you describe the local cuisine of your hometown?
- What recreational activities are popular in your hometown?
- Are there any famous tourist attractions in your hometown?
- How is the transportation system in your hometown?
- What are the main challenges faced by your hometown?
- Can you share a memorable childhood experience from your hometown?
- Are there any unique local traditions or customs?
- How accessible is your hometown for tourists?
- Is there a local market or shopping district in your hometown?
- Are there any environmental concerns in your hometown?
- How do people typically spend their weekends in your hometown?
- How do people commute in your hometown?
- What are the main sources of entertainment in your hometown?
- What are the major historical landmarks in your hometown?
- How has urbanization impacted the landscape of your hometown?
Part 2
Describe a noisy place you have been to
You should say:
What it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

Part 3
- Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
- Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
- What kinds of noises are there in our life?
- Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
- How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
- How can people consider others’ feelings when chatting in public?

Part 1

- How often do you use the internet on a daily basis?
- What types of websites do you visit most frequently?
- How has the internet changed the way you live your life?
-Do you think social media has had a positive or negative impact on society?
- How do you use your mobile phone on a typical day?
-What is your favorite app on your phone?
- How has mobile technology changed the way people communicate with each other?
- Do you think the internet and mobile phones have made people more or less connected to each other?
- What do you think are the advantages of using mobile phones?
- What do you think are the disadvantages of using mobile phones?
- How has the internet changed the way people consume news and media?
- How has the internet impacted the way people shop and purchase goods and services?
- How has the internet changed the way people work?
- Do you think the internet has made it easier or harder to find accurate information?
- What are some of the challenges you have faced when using the internet or your mobile phone?
- Do you think there should be more regulations on the use of the internet?
- How has the internet impacted the entertainment industry?
- How has mobile technology impacted the way people travel?
- How has mobile technology changed the way people access healthcare services?
- How has the internet impacted the way people learn and educate themselves?
- What do you think are the biggest misconceptions about the internet and mobile phones?
- How has the internet impacted the way people access financial services?
- Do you think it is important for children to be taught about internet safety?
- What do you think are the future trends for the internet and mobile phone usage?
- How has the internet impacted the way people participate in politics and activism?
-Do you think it is possible to live without using the internet or a mobile phone in today's society?
- What mobile apps have you recently used?
- What kind of mobile applications are you generally interested in?
- What was the first mobile application you used?
- What kinds of mobile applications would you like to use in the future?

Part 2
Describe a time when you got up early. Please tell me

- When it was?
- What you did?
- Why you got up early?
- How you felt about it?

Part 3
- Why do people get up early?
- Do older people find it easier to wake up early than younger people?
- Why do youngsters tend to stay up late more often than senior citizens?
- What kinds of occasions require people to arrive early?

Hello
I am from Germany .

Part 1

- What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
- How long does it take for you to get ready for the day?
- Do you have any specific tasks that must be done each morning?
- Are there any activities or hobbies that you like to do on a daily basis?
- How much time do you spend getting dressed and grooming yourself every day?
- Do you prefer to listen to music, watch TV, or read while doing certain tasks in your daily life?
- Is it important for you to allocate enough time for relaxation and leisure activities each day?
- Do you prefer to study alone or with others?
- How do you motivate yourself to study?
- Do you listen to music while studying? If so, what kind of music?
- How do you manage distractions while studying?
- How often do you take breaks while studying?
- Do you use any study aids, such as flashcards or study guides?
- Do you prefer to study for short or long periods of time?
- How do you review and retain information after studying?
- How do you prepare for exams or quizzes?
- Did you go on a picnic as a child?
- How often do you go on a picnic?
- Where do you usually go on a picnic?
- How is a picnic different from cooking at home?

Part 2
Talk about a topic of conversation that you weren't interested in. Please tell me

- Who you talked with
- When you had the conversation
- What the topic was
- Explain why you were not interested

Part 3
- What topics are more popular in your country and what do people in your country usually talk about?
- What is the difference between a topic that is popular now and those of the past?
- How do you know if someone is not interested in your conversation?
- What is the difference between modern technologies like the Internet and e-mail and our communication?

Part 1

- Do you know your neighbors?
- What do you think of your neighbors?
- How often do you see (or talk to) your neighbors?
- Do you like the city you are living in now?
- Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
- What kinds of city do you like?
- Which city do you want to go to?
- Do you like any teachers of yours?
- Do you still keep in touch with your teacher?
- Do you want to be a teacher?
- Do you remember your favorite teacher from primary school?
- Did you pretend to be a teacher in the childhood?
- What qualities should a good teacher have?
- How many hours do you sleep a day?
- Do you think it is enough? Why?
- What do you do to improve sleeping quality?
- Do you like sleeping during the day? Why?
- Do you think elderly people need more or less sleep than young? Why?
- Do you like to spend the holidays with your family or friends?
- Do you like sweets or cakes?
- Do you eat sweets or cake after the meal?
- Is there any sweet food popular in your country?
- Have you ever tried making cakes or sweets?
- Why do people like sweets?

Part 2
Describe a time when you were friendly with someone you didn't like. Please tell me

- Where it happened?
- Who the person was?
- Why you had to be friendly?
- Explain how you felt about it later?

Part 3
- What is the difference between being polite and friendly?
- What do you think of the people who are always straight forward?
- Is it necessary to be friendly in professional life?
- Some people may seem friendly in their absence. Do you think this is familiar to you?

Welcome to our exploration of the fascinating world where fiction meets reality: the realm of comics. For decades, comic books have captivated audiences with their colorful characters and fantastical stories. But beyond the pages, there's a deeper connection to our own world than you might think.

Let's start with the characters themselves. From Superman to Spider-Man, these iconic figures have become ingrained in popular culture, transcending their fictional origins to become symbols of hope, strength, and justice. But what happens when these characters reflect the realities of our society?

Take the X-Men, for example. Created in the 1960s, they're mutants born with extraordinary abilities, but they face discrimination and prejudice from a world that fears what it doesn't understand. Sound familiar? The X-Men serve as a metaphor for marginalized groups throughout history, shining a spotlight on issues of racism, homophobia, and other social injustices.

But comics don't just mirror our world; they also inspire it. Consider the case of Batman. The Dark Knight's tragic origin story and relentless pursuit of justice have inspired countless real-life heroes, from philanthropists funding social causes to everyday people donning the cape and cowl to make a difference in their communities.

And let's not forget the impact of comics on popular culture. From blockbuster movies to critically acclaimed TV shows, the influence of comics can be felt far and wide. But what does this say about our society's fascination with escapism and larger-than-life heroes?

In the end, comics remind us that the line between fiction and reality is often blurred. Whether they're holding up a mirror to society's ills or inspiring us to be better versions of ourselves, comics have a unique ability to both reflect and shape the world around us.

So the next time you pick up a comic book, remember that you're not just entering a world of fantasy; you're embarking on a journey where fiction and reality intertwine in the most extraordinary ways.