Argue for or against this position:
Professional sportspeople get paid too much.
QUESTION: Do you think it is important to learn ancient literature such as Kobun and Kanbun?
Task instructions
Use the phrase, "In my opinion," to begin your answer.
Why do tourists choose to visit your country?
QUESTION: What do you want to be in the future?
Learning a foreign language is more important now than it was in the past. Discuss.
Have you ever had any problems when you traveled? What happened? Have you ever had a really terrible experience? Describe it.
Topic: Are enough public funds invested in social welfare?
Use the phrase, "in view of these facts", in your answer.
QUESTION: Some people say that it is strange to see so many people on the train looking at their phones. What do you think about that?
Describe this picture. What's happening? Give as much detail as you can.
QUESTION: Do you think junior high schools should have more English classes for their students?
Use the phrase, "I believe that..." to begin your answer.
Describe a difficult challenge you have had in your career and how you overcame it.
What is the difference between a leader and a follower? Which one are you?
Question: Why do you want this job?
Almost every interviewer will ask this question. It shows how interested you are in the position, and how much you know about the company.
Write how you would answer the question in a job interview.
Topic: Can the death penalty be morally justified?
DIRECTIONS: Describe the picture in as much detail as you can.
What would be the advantages or benefits for your company if you were promoted?
In what way(s) do your friends misunderstand you?
What do you know about your family history? Where is your family from? What are some stories you know about your grandparents and your ancestors?
What is your favourite season? Why do you like it? Why is it better than the others?
Topic: Will societies with low birthrates face a crisis in the future?
Points
Why do we play sports? What are the reasons for or against sports on an individual or social level? Do we need sports?
Some people think that fashion is frivolous. What do you think?
What country do you really want to visit? Why do you want to go there? What would you do there if you went?
Describe a moment when your life changed forever. What happened? How is your life different now? What did you think and feel? Do you wish you could go back to your life before it happened?
The world should speak one language.
Write two paragraphs. Write a paragraph supporting this view, then write a paragraph arguing against this position.
Is it better to go to public or private school? Discuss.
QUESTION: Do you think high school students should have a part-time job?
Topic: Should cloning research be promoted, or should it be discontinued?
What's the best trip you've ever been on? What would you do differently if you went again?
QUESTION: Which do you like better: Japanese food, or Western food?
Your uncle gave you $50 (€40) for your birthday. Write an email thanking him for the gift.
Do the rich have a responsibility to help the poor in society?
Question: What are your goals for the future?
This is a typical job interview question. Write your answer as though you are in an actual interview.
Would you like to live abroad in the future to work or study? Where would you choose to go and why?
Topic
Agree or disagree: Homogeneous countries cannot thrive anymore.
Try to use the words "assimilate" and "aversion" in your answer.
During your free time, do you prefer to participate in some activities or simply rest at home? Why and what do you do in either case?
TopicDo you think that rich countries should do more to help poor countries develop?
Task Instructions
Use the phrase "developing country" in your answer.
Your friend's birthday is today. You live too far away to celebrate with them in person. Write an email wishing them a Happy Birthday.
What are the traditional crafts in your country? Which is your favourite and why? Did you ever think about learning one?
Why should we get an education? How much education do we need?
What kind of TV series or movies do you usually watch?
Where would you love to live? Why there?
What role could the wealthy take in shaping the world? What is the best way for them to do that?
Topic: Should subordinates be asked to evaluate their supervisors?
Agree or disagree: Japan should lower its age of adulthood to 18.
Use the phrase, "Perhaps the best example of this is..." in your answer.
Which is your favorite holiday in your country?
Use lots of vivid details and reasoning in your answer. (See Examples and hints.)
Topic: Some people say that more apartment buildings should allow pets such as dogs and cats. Do you agree with this opinion?
QUESTION: Do you have pets in your home?
Agree or disagree: Technology can reduce poverty.
Use the phrase, "Contrary to popular belief", in your answer.