Speaking topics -final exam
1. What are stereotypes? What are prejudice? Where do stereotypes and prejudice arise from? As a society, how can
we embrace others rather than stereotyping them?
2. Why are language and culture important? What are other aspects of culture? What is culture shock?
3. Where does people’s obsession with fame come from? What are the ways for someone to become famous?
Discuss the interplay between fame and the media.
4. What do you undestand by globalisation and consumerism? What are their pros and cons?
5. Describe the happiest moment in your life? How would you define happiness? If you could start your life again,
would you do anything differently?
6. “Age is sage.“ Can you interpret this proverb? The mind may lose a certain nimbleness over time, but it gets
something in return: wisdom, judgment, and expertise. Whose “words od wisdom“ do you appreciate most?
7. Nature vs Nurture: which has more impact on the upbringing of a child? What are some values you were brought
up by ? Do you find some of them ridiculous now?
8. What is media literacy? Critical thinking in the age of technology and disinformation. Is there a ‘right’ age for
children to be on social media?
9. Gender roles in society. Are women and men equal in today’s socitey? What is “ a glass ceiling“?
10. The importance of a daily r outine. Or it is something not so desirable? Share some of your established routine.
11. The importance of a family in today’s society. Tell us something about your nuclear family.
12. Does travelling broaden the mind? Which country/place would you like to visit most? Does tourism ruin whatever it
touches?
13. Private life vs public life. “ All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts.“ Discuss the Shakespeare’s
lines. Do people have different role in life?
14. The importance of sport in life. Do you do exercise regularly? Is sport the global unifier? Discuss the idea that sport
is a big business.
15. Do you pursue any hobby? How do people benefit from their hobbies? Describe a leisure activity that is popular in
our country.
16. How can young people be made more interested in art? What do you believe to be the greatest piece of art in
human history? What other art forms are we likely to see in the future?
17. What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘literature’? What kind of literature do you read? In 1857, Gustave
Flaubert said: "Read in order to live." What do you think of this? Do you like reading classics? Have you read any
books by the winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature?
18. What are some types of pollution? What can you do to help prevent pollution?What can you do to make this world
a better place?What do you think of people who smoke cigarettes indoors?
19. What is a “boomerang children“ phenomenon?How can boomerang children affect the lives of their parents? What
are the pros and cons of young people living with their parents?
20. What forms of love are there? Which is the deepest form? What is a soul mate? Do you agree with the proverb
“Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all“
21. Why are so many things being advertised these days? What do you feel about advertisements? Do you like it when
celebrities advertise products? Describe an advertisement that you find particularly memorable.
22. Discuss the significance of festivals in preserving cultural heritage.Explore the impact of globalization on traditional
festivals.Debate the commercialization of cultural festivals.What is your favourite festival?
23. How is the economy of your country at the moment? Do you feel it has a positive or negative outlook?In your
opinion what is the best way to stimulate economic growth?What are some advantages and disadvantages of a free
market economy?What is braindrain?
24. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” – Aristotle
Is formal education important to you? What are your aspirations for the future? How do feel about education
system in your country? What would you change?Describe
25. How do you imagine your life in the future? Do have any expectations regarding your job, family?
26. “Passion for fashion.“ Do the clothes make the person? “We are what we wear”. Give reasons for, against or both.
What do you want to communicate through fashion?
27. Describe the most important historic event in your country.
28. What are the Serbs like? Why should someone visit Serbia?
29. Name thre outstanding figures of our national history. Explain your choice.
30. What do you know about the history of your hometown
31. If you could become a character in a movie or TV show, who would you be and why?
32. Describe an event in your life when you acted with courage and you feel very proud of.
