Speaking Ideas: Historical films and Technology

Answer these questions or use them for inspiration to prepare your speaking test:

HISTORY AND WARFARE
1. If you could have lived in another historical period, which one would you choose?
2. Which historical figure do you particularly admire?
3. Which historical films have you seen and enjoyed?

4. Which recent historical films have been very popular?

HELP AND PERSUASION
1. Whay are self-help books so popular?
2. What have you recently tried to persuade someone to do?
3. How easy is it for people to persuade you to do something?
4. If you bought a self-help book what would it be about?
5. What kind of problems cause people to buy self-help books?

TECHNOLOGY and ADDICTIONS
1. What kind of addictions are caused by modern gadgets?
2. Which gadgets do you always have with you when you go out?
3. What kind of things are people in your society obsessed with?


You can also comment on these statements, saying if you agree or disagree. Give reasons:

1. Historical films are a good way for people to learn about history.
2. It does not matter if a historical film is factually inaccurate.
3. There is no point in anyone reading a self-help book.
4. Self-help books can do more harm than good
5. The success of a company depends on the happiness of its employees
6. Advertising is harmful to a lot of people
7. Gadgets make life easier - or do they?
8. Addictions are one of the greatest problems in society today.
9. An obsession is not necessarily a bad thing.