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[Why?]","How much time do you spend on them every day?","Do you think social media is good for friendships?","Do you think young people use social media too much?"]},{"id":"p1-online-shopping","topic":"Online shopping","category":"technology","questions":["Do you often buy things online?","What kinds of things do you buy online?","What are the advantages of shopping online?","Have you ever had a problem with an online order?","Do you think online shopping will replace shops completely?"]},{"id":"p1-the-internet","topic":"The internet","category":"technology","questions":["How often do you use the internet?","What do you usually use it for?","Did you use the internet when you were a child?","Do you think the internet has made life better?","Is there anything you find annoying about the internet?"]},{"id":"p1-computers","topic":"Computers","category":"technology","questions":["Do you use a computer much?","When did you first learn to use a computer?","Do you prefer using a computer or a phone? 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[Why?]","Do you write emails often?","Have you ever written a long letter by hand?","Do you think people still need to write by hand?"]},{"id":"p1-photos-and-cameras","topic":"Photos and cameras","category":"technology","questions":["Do you like taking photos?","What do you usually take photos of?","Do you share your photos online?","Do you ever print your photos?","Do you think people take too many photos these days?"]},{"id":"p1-technology-and-learning","topic":"Technology and learning","category":"technology","questions":["Do you use technology to help you study or work?","Which apps or websites do you find most useful?","Is technology used much in schools in your country?","Do you think technology makes learning easier?","How might technology change the way people learn in the future?"]},{"id":"p1-weather","topic":"Weather","category":"nature","questions":["What is the weather like in your hometown?","What kind of weather do you like best? [Why?]","Does the weather affect your mood?","What do you usually do on rainy days?","Do you think the weather in your country is changing?"]},{"id":"p1-seasons","topic":"Seasons","category":"nature","questions":["How many seasons are there in your country?","Which season do you like best? [Why?]","What do you usually do in summer?","Is there a season you dislike?","Do people in your country have different habits in different seasons?"]},{"id":"p1-animals-and-pets","topic":"Animals and pets","category":"nature","questions":["Do you like animals?","Have you ever had a pet?","Why do you think people keep pets?","Are there any animals you are afraid of?","Do you think it is right to keep animals in zoos? [Why/Why not?]"]},{"id":"p1-trees-and-flowers","topic":"Trees and flowers","category":"nature","questions":["Do you like flowers?","Are there many trees where you live?","Do people in your country give flowers as gifts?","Have you ever planted a tree?","Why do you think trees are important in a city?"]},{"id":"p1-recycling","topic":"Recycling","category":"nature","questions":["Do you recycle things at home?","What kinds of things do you recycle?","Is recycling common in your country?","What could be done to encourage people to recycle more?","Do you think individuals can really help the environment by recycling?"]},{"id":"p1-noise","topic":"Noise","category":"nature","questions":["Do you like quiet places?","Is the area where you live noisy?","What kinds of noise annoy you most?","How do you deal with noise when you are studying or working?","Do you think cities are becoming noisier? [Why/Why not?]"]},{"id":"p1-the-sky-and-stars","topic":"The sky and stars","category":"nature","questions":["Do you ever look at the sky?","Can you see the stars from where you live?","Do you like watching sunsets or sunrises?","Are you interested in space? [Why/Why not?]","Would you like to travel into space one day?"]},{"id":"p1-water-and-the-sea","topic":"Water and the sea","category":"nature","questions":["Do you live near water, such as a river, lake or sea?","Do you enjoy spending time near water?","Can you swim?","Have you ever been on a boat?","Why do you think many people like to live near the sea?"]},{"id":"p1-shopping","topic":"Shopping","category":"shopping","questions":["Do you like shopping?","How often do you go shopping?","Do you prefer to shop alone or with other people?","What was the last thing you bought?","Do you think people spend too much on things they don't need?"]},{"id":"p1-clothes","topic":"Clothes","category":"shopping","questions":["What kind of clothes do you usually wear?","Do you care about fashion?","Where do you usually buy your clothes?","Do you prefer comfortable clothes or fashionable ones? [Why?]","Do people in your country dress differently for special occasions?"]},{"id":"p1-shopping-malls","topic":"Shopping malls","category":"shopping","questions":["Are there many shopping malls in your city?","Do you like going to shopping malls?","What do people do in shopping malls besides shopping?","Do you think small local shops are better than big malls?","Will shopping malls be popular in the future?"]},{"id":"p1-money","topic":"Money","category":"shopping","questions":["Are you good at saving money?","What do you usually spend your money on?","Did you get pocket money when you were a child?","Do you think children should learn about money at school?","Is it better to spend money on experiences or on things? [Why?]"]},{"id":"p1-advertisements","topic":"Advertisements","category":"shopping","questions":["Do you notice advertisements?","Where do you usually see them?","Have you ever bought something because of an advertisement?","Do you find some advertisements annoying? [Why?]","Do you think advertising influences children too much?"]},{"id":"p1-presents-and-souvenirs","topic":"Presents and souvenirs","category":"shopping","questions":["Do you buy souvenirs when you travel?","What kind of souvenirs are popular in your country?","Who do you usually buy presents for?","Do you keep souvenirs at home?","Do you think souvenirs are a waste of money? [Why/Why not?]"]},{"id":"p1-borrowing-things","topic":"Borrowing things","category":"shopping","questions":["Do you often borrow things from other people?","Is there anything you never lend to others?","Have you ever lent something and not got it back?","Do you think it is a good idea to lend money to friends?","What do you think about sharing things instead of owning them?"]},{"id":"p1-travelling","topic":"Travelling","category":"travel","questions":["Do you like travelling?","Where did you go on your last trip?","Do you prefer travelling alone or with others?","What do you like to do when you visit a new place?","Is there a country you would love to visit? [Why?]"]},{"id":"p1-holidays","topic":"Holidays","category":"travel","questions":["What kind of holidays do you enjoy?","Do you prefer a beach holiday or a city break? [Why?]","Who do you usually go on holiday with?","How do you usually plan a holiday?","Have you ever had a holiday that went wrong?"]},{"id":"p1-tourists-in-your-country","topic":"Tourists in your country","category":"travel","questions":["Do many tourists visit your country?","What places do they usually visit?","What do you think tourists enjoy most about your country?","Does tourism cause any problems in your area?","What would you recommend to someone visiting your hometown?"]},{"id":"p1-trains-and-buses","topic":"Trains and buses","category":"travel","questions":["Do you often travel by train or bus?","What do you do during a long journey?","Do you prefer trains or buses? [Why?]","Have you ever had a problem on a journey?","Do you think train travel will become more popular?"]},{"id":"p1-flying","topic":"Flying","category":"travel","questions":["Have you ever travelled by plane?","Do you enjoy flying? [Why/Why not?]","What do you usually do at the airport?","Do you think people fly too much?","Would you like to take a long flight to a faraway place?"]},{"id":"p1-maps-and-directions","topic":"Maps and directions","category":"travel","questions":["Are you good at finding your way around?","Do you use maps on your phone?","Have you ever got lost? [What happened?]","Do you ask people for directions?","Do you think paper maps will disappear?"]},{"id":"p1-getting-to-know-a-new-place","topic":"Getting to know a new place","category":"travel","questions":["Have you ever moved to a new place?","How did you feel when you arrived?","What helps people settle into a new city?","Would you like to live abroad? [Why/Why not?]","What would you miss most about your country if you moved away?"]},{"id":"p1-cars-and-driving","topic":"Cars and driving","category":"travel","questions":["Can you drive?","Do you prefer to travel by car or by public transport?","Is it common for people to own cars in your country?","What problems do cars cause in cities?","Do you think self-driving cars will become common?"]},{"id":"p1-music","topic":"Music","category":"arts-and-media","questions":["What kind of music do you like?","Do you play any musical instrument?","When do you usually listen to music?","Did you learn music at school?","Is music important to people in your country?"]},{"id":"p1-singing-and-concerts","topic":"Singing and concerts","category":"arts-and-media","questions":["Do you like singing?","Have you ever been to a live concert?","Would you prefer to listen to music live or on a device? [Why?]","Do you know any traditional songs from your country?","Do you think everyone can learn to sing?"]},{"id":"p1-reading","topic":"Reading","category":"arts-and-media","questions":["Do you enjoy reading?","What kinds of books do you like?","Do you prefer paper books or e-books? [Why?]","Did you read a lot when you were a child?","Do you think people read less nowadays?"]},{"id":"p1-films","topic":"Films","category":"arts-and-media","questions":["Do you like watching films?","What kinds of films do you enjoy?","Do you prefer to watch films at the cinema or at home?","What was the last film you watched?","Do you think films from your country are popular abroad?"]},{"id":"p1-television","topic":"Television","category":"arts-and-media","questions":["How much television do you watch?","What are your favourite programmes?","Did you watch more television when you were younger?","Do you think television is good for children?","Do you think people will watch less television in the future?"]},{"id":"p1-news","topic":"News","category":"arts-and-media","questions":["How do you usually get the news?","Are you interested in the news?","Do you trust what you read online?","Do you think young people are interested in the news?","Is it better to read the news or watch it? [Why?]"]},{"id":"p1-art-and-painting","topic":"Art and painting","category":"arts-and-media","questions":["Do you like art?","Did you do drawing or painting at school?","Have you ever visited an art gallery?","Do you have any pictures or paintings at home?","Do you think art should be taught in schools?"]},{"id":"p1-podcasts-and-videos","topic":"Podcasts and videos","category":"arts-and-media","questions":["Do you watch videos online?","Do you ever listen to podcasts?","What topics do you enjoy watching or listening to?","Do you learn things from online videos?","Do you think online videos are replacing television? [Why/Why not?]"]},{"id":"p1-history","topic":"History","category":"arts-and-media","questions":["Did you like history at school?","Which period of history interests you most?","Are there any historical places near your home?","Do you think it is important to learn about history?","Do you prefer reading about history or visiting historical sites?"]},{"id":"p1-sport","topic":"Sport","category":"health-and-sport","questions":["Do you like sport?","What sports are popular in your country?","Do you prefer playing sport or watching it?","Did you play sport at school?","Do you think children should have to do sport at school?"]},{"id":"p1-exercise","topic":"Exercise","category":"health-and-sport","questions":["How often do you exercise?","Where do you usually exercise?","Do you prefer exercising alone or with others? [Why?]","What stops people from exercising more?","Do you think people in your country are active enough?"]},{"id":"p1-walking","topic":"Walking","category":"health-and-sport","questions":["Do you like walking?","How often do you go for a walk?","Where do you like to walk?","Do you walk to work or school?","Do you think walking is a good way to stay healthy?"]},{"id":"p1-swimming","topic":"Swimming","category":"health-and-sport","questions":["Can you swim?","Where did you learn to swim?","Do you enjoy swimming? [Why/Why not?]","Is swimming popular in your country?","Do you think all children should learn to swim?"]},{"id":"p1-cycling","topic":"Cycling","category":"health-and-sport","questions":["Do you ride a bicycle?","Is cycling popular where you live?","Would you like to cycle to work or school?","What do you think of cycling in a big city?","Should cities do more to encourage cycling?"]},{"id":"p1-staying-healthy","topic":"Staying healthy","category":"health-and-sport","questions":["What do you do to stay healthy?","Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle?","Do you ever go to the doctor?","What is the biggest health problem for young people today?","Do you think people take enough care of their health?"]},{"id":"p1-stress-and-relaxation","topic":"Stress and relaxation","category":"health-and-sport","questions":["Do you often feel stressed?","What makes you feel stressed?","How do you relax when you are under pressure?","Do you think life is more stressful than it used to be?","What advice would you give to someone who feels stressed?"]},{"id":"p1-team-sports","topic":"Team sports","category":"health-and-sport","questions":["Have you ever played in a team?","Do you prefer team sports or individual sports? [Why?]","What can people learn from playing in a team?","Is there a sports team you support?","Do you think team sports are good for children?"]},{"id":"p1-sports-events","topic":"Sports events","category":"health-and-sport","questions":["Have you ever watched a live sports match?","How do people in your country follow major sports events?","Do you think hosting a big sports event is good for a city?","Do you ever watch sport on television?","Would you like to attend a major event such as the Olympics?"]},{"id":"p1-bags","topic":"Bags","category":"objects","questions":["What kind of bag do you usually carry?","What do you keep in your bag?","Do you have a favourite bag?","Do you prefer a small bag or a large one?","How often do you buy a new bag?"]},{"id":"p1-keys","topic":"Keys","category":"objects","questions":["How many keys do you carry with you?","Have you ever lost your keys?","Where do you usually keep them at home?","Do you think keys will be replaced by something else?","Do you think people today rely too much on digital locks?"]},{"id":"p1-watches-and-clocks","topic":"Watches and clocks","category":"objects","questions":["Do you wear a watch?","How often do you check the time?","Do you have a clock at home?","Was there a special watch or clock in your family when you were a child?","Do you think people are too busy to take time?"]},{"id":"p1-pens-and-stationery","topic":"Pens and stationery","category":"objects","questions":["Do you often use a pen?","Do you prefer writing with a pen or typing?","Do you collect any stationery?","Which do you use more, notebooks or notes on a device?","Do you think children will still use pens in the future?"]},{"id":"p1-collecting-things","topic":"Collecting things","category":"objects","questions":["Do you collect anything?","Did you collect anything as a child?","Why do you think people collect things?","Is there something you would like to collect in the future?","Do you keep things for a long time or throw them away quickly?"]},{"id":"p1-shoes","topic":"Shoes","category":"objects","questions":["How many pairs of shoes do you own?","What kind of shoes do you like to wear?","Do you prefer comfortable shoes or stylish ones?","Where do you usually buy your shoes?","Do you remember your first pair of special shoes?"]},{"id":"p1-furniture","topic":"Furniture","category":"objects","questions":["What furniture do you have in your room?","Which piece of furniture is the most important to you?","Do you prefer modern furniture or old furniture?","Have you ever bought furniture online?","Would you like to change the furniture in your home?"]},{"id":"p1-birthdays","topic":"Birthdays","category":"other","questions":["How do you usually celebrate your birthday?","Which birthday do you remember best?","Do you prefer to celebrate birthdays with family or friends?","Do you give presents on birthdays in your country?","Do you think birthdays are more important for children than adults?"]},{"id":"p1-luck","topic":"Luck","category":"other","questions":["Do you think you are a lucky person?","Do you believe in good luck charms?","Have you ever had some very good luck?","Do people in your country have any lucky numbers or symbols?","Do you think success depends more on luck or hard work?"]},{"id":"p1-memory","topic":"Memory","category":"other","questions":["Do you have a good memory?","What kinds of things do you find hard to remember?","Do you use any tricks to help you remember things?","Do you remember much from your early childhood?","Do you think technology is making our memories worse?"]},{"id":"p1-languages-and-names","topic":"Languages and names","category":"other","questions":["How many languages can you speak?","Do you like your name? [Why/Why not?]","Does your name have a special meaning?","Do you enjoy learning about other cultures?","Do you think it is important to keep minority languages alive?"]}]}