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Monday, June 21, 2010

Random Question: 11

Where do you like to go to have fun?
What were you doing the last time you really had a good laugh?
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
What is your all time favorite comedy movie?
What is your happiest childhood memory?
What song always makes you happy when you hear it?
What was your favorite sitcom growing up?
What favorite food puts you in a great mood?
Who's the funniest person you know?
What was the best vacation you ever had?
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
What is the first thing you notice in the opposite sex?
Whats your middle name?
How big is your bed?
What music are you listening to right now?
What are the last 4 digits in your cellphone number?
What was the last thing you ate?
Who was the last person you hugged?
How is the weather right now?

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Random question 10

What is more difficult for you; looking into someone’s eyes when you are telling someone how you feel, or looking into someone’s eyes when they are telling you how they feel?
Think of the last time you were REALLY angry.
You are on a flight from Honolulu to Chicago non-stop. There is a fire in the back of the plane. You get enough time to make ONE phone call. Who would you call?
You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid?
You can have one of the following two things: trust/love.
You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do?
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Think of the last person who you really knew that died. You have the chance to give them 1 hour of life back, but you have to give one year of your life. Do you?
Are you the kind of friend that you would want to have as a friend
Does love = sex?

Friday, June 4, 2010

Random Question 9: How's Your Vacation?

Did you have a vacation? where?
Did you encounter any problems during your vacation? How did you resolve them?
Did you have a part-time job during the holidays?
Did you have any bad experiences?
Did you meet any interesting people? Tell me about them.
Did you notice any cross-cultural differences during your vacation?
Did you study during the vacation? If so, what did you study?
Did you enjoy your last vacation?
How do you feel after a long vacation?
How many days was your vacation?
How much money did you spend on your last vacation?
How was your trip?
Why did you visit the place(s) you went to?
How did you get there?
Why did you choose the means of transportation that you chose?
How much luggage did you take?
Would you take the same or different equipment next time?
How was your vacation?
In what ways did you obtain real satisfaction when you were on vacation?
Was the place you went to very different from where you live?
What were the women like?
What were the men like?
Were people friendly?
Did you stay in a hotel?
What was the daily rate?
What historical sites did you visit and what did you learn?
What interesting people did you meet? Tell me about them.
What souvenir did you buy?
What was the best food you ate during your vacation?
What was the most enjoyable thing that you did during your vacation?
What was the most interesting thing that you did during the vacation?
What was the most interesting thing you did during the holiday?
Where did you go for your last vacation?
Did people speak English there?
Did you have any problems?
Did you use a lot of English?
How did you get there?
How long did it take to get there?
How long were you there?
How much money did you spend?
What did you do there?
What did you see in each place?
What kind of food did you eat?
What souvenirs did you buy?
What was the activity you enjoyed the most, and why?
What was the weather/food/scenery like?
What were the people/restaurants/scenic spots like?
Where did you stay?
Where did you visit?
Where would you like to go next?
Who did you travel with?
Would you recommend your friends visit there, why or why not?
Where did you go? How long did you stay? How did you get there?
Where is your favorite place to go on vacation?
Where in the world would you most like to go for your next vacation? How do you get to sleep when you are traveling on a plane?
How far was it to the beaches, to the nearest town, village etc.?
How long did it take you to get there?
What sort of condition was the hotel in?
Did the room overlook the sea?
Did you have a nice view from your room?
Have you ever run out of money when you are on holidays?
Who is the most remarkable person you have ever met on holiday?
How would you feel if there weren't any holidays?
Have you ever been mugged while on vacation?
What is the most exotic or strangest thing you ate on holiday?
Have you ever thought of giving up your holiday due to unavoidable reasons?

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Random Question 8: Immegration

Why do people immigrate to other countries?
What is the reason you moved out of your country to move here?
Is immigration from one country to another a problem? In what ways do you see it as a problem?
Do you know any immigrants?
Do you think that immigrants are treated well in in most countries?
Do you think there is a relation between immigration and crime?
Should any government limit the number of immigrants entering the country? What would be a good number?
Is local culture threatened by immigration?
How far should immigrants retain their culture?
Should immigrants have the same rights as native citizens?
Is there a difference between political and economic immigration?
Should immigrants have the right to vote? In which elections?
What should be done with the illegal immigrants entering a country?
Should the country of origin of illegal immigrants be held responsible?
Do immigrants have a good or bad reputation in your part of the country?
Should students be allowed to wear clothes with cultural or religious symbolism at school?
Do you think immigrants are treated with more suspicion now than they were a year ago?
Do you know anyone that is married to an immigrant?
Do you know any people who have emigrated from your country?
Would you ever think of emigrating?
Why would you think of emigrating?
What would be some of the issues that would concern you about emigrating?
Are there a lot of immigrants in your community?
Do immigrants in your community isolate themselves into a certain area?
Should immigrants be required to learn the local language?
How would you help an immigrant learn the local language?
How would you encourage children of immigrants to become bilinqual by maintaining the original language and becoming fluent in the local language?
Should immigrants be educated in their original language or the local language?
To what extent should official documents be written in several languages to accommodate immigrants?
Are immigration regulations too strict? In what way should they be changed?
How long should immigrants be required to live in the new country before they can become naturalized?
What should be the requirements for naturalization?
How does an immigrant become a citizen in your country?
How does immigration affect the economic situation in your community?
To what extent has the culture of your community become richer by immigrants?
How is your community incorporating immigrants into the life of the community?

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Random Question 7: Internet

Do you often use the Internet?
When did you first use the Internet?
About how many hours a day do you use the Internet?
Who uses the Internet the most in your family?
What computer do you use to access the Internet?
What are some security issues you must think about when you access the Internet?
Have you ever bought something using the Internet?
How can the internet help you learn English? Do you take advantage of this?
How can the Internet be improved?
Do you think our lives have been improved by the Internet?
Do you have any ideas or ambitions to start an Internet company?
Do you think the Internet favors men or women?
Do men and women use the internet for different purposes?
Do you use the Internet for fun or education?
What are some of the ways the Internet can be used for education?
What are some of the ways the Internet can be used for entertainment?
What are the sites you most commonly access?
What problems does the Internet create? What problems does it solve?
How much does it cost you?
Is it expensive to access the Internet by mobile phone in your country?
Is there too much sex on the Internet?
Does your family have wireless Internet access in your home?
Do you access the Internet from your mobile phone?
What type of pages do you access with your phone?
Do you have more many e-mail addresses?
Why do you need more than one e-mail address?
Have you ever chatted on the Internet?
Is it dangerous to meet people on the Internet?
Would you like to go on a date with someone you meet on the Internet?
Do you think governments have the right to censor the Internet?
Do you think that the Internet safe for children? Why
Do you think that it is important for schools to have Internet access? Why?
Can you believe all the information that is published (available) on the Internet?
Do you think that people should put photos of their friends onto the Internet?
Why is it a good idea to have books and magazines published on the Internet?
Do you think that it is a good or bad habit for young people to play computer games?
Why should you be careful about giving out personal information to people that you meet in chat-rooms?
Give me a reason why you think that email is a good way for people to communicate.
The Internet can help people work from home. Do you think that this is a good or bad?
Many disreputable companies get personal information from your computer when you visit their web site. Why is this bad?
Many people download MP3 music without paying any money for it. Do you think that this is a problem?
Would you consider going out with someone that you met on the Internet?
In your opinion, what is the most important feature of the Internet?
Do you think that meeting people is easier than meeting people face to face?
Are old people disadvantaged by today's usage of the Internet? How?
When you buy something on the Internet, trust is very important. Why?
Do you think that the Internet will replace Libraries?
Do you think that online banking (being able to do most of your banking by the Internet and ATM machines) will become popular in all countries? What is a disadvantage of this.
In many big cities it is possible to buy your groceries online and have them delivered to your home. Why has this become popular?
Why is it illegal to download movies and music from the Internet?
What is a computer virus and how do we protect our computers from being infected?
How does the Internet help people from different countries to communicate with each other?
Information on the Internet is linked together; it is not just single documents. Why is this important?
How do we stop young children from looking at Internet sites that have inappropriate content?
Do you think that some people spend too much time on the Internet and does this stop them from seeing their friends? Why?
Do you think that having Internet access is mainly for rich people? Will poor people be disadvantaged?
In some countries you can sell personal items on the Internet (E-Bay). Do you think this is a good idea?
Many Universities are now offering online courses. Give me some reasons why this is a good thing.
Many Universities are now offering online courses. Give me some reasons why this is a bad thing.
If you want reliable and good information from the Internet, then you should look for sites operated by which types of organizations?
Do you think that the Internet usage is an anti-social activity?
E-commerce (buying and selling things on the Internet) has become very popular. Give a reason for this?
Is it better to buy online or to go to a shop? Why?
Why is it very important not to give out personal information on the Internet?
Many sites require you to have ID's and passwords. Why do we need to keep these safe?
Some web sites hold very dangerous information, for example how to make a bomb. How can we control these Web sites?
If you give personal information to a Website do you think that they will always keep this private? Sometimes they sell this information. Is this a good or bad thing?
Search engine are used to find information. Do you think that they always give you the best sites or do they give you sites that pay money in order to be on the top of the list?
What is copyright? How do we break copyright law on the Internet?
Many students use the Internet to help them do their assignments and they just ¡°cut and paste¡± information from the Internet. How do we stop this?
We can use the Internet to find jobs overseas. Is this good or bad for both the employer and employee?
If you employ someone via the Internet, how do you check if the person is giving you truthful information?
To be current, that is to be up-to-date, is an important feature of the Internet. Why is this important and what impact is this having on society?
In Japan, many young men lock themselves in their bedrooms, sometimes for years, to escape the pressures of study. They refuse to see people, but they still use the Internet and mobile phones. Do you think that this will happen in other countries?
Is the Internet making people more impatient? Are we becoming a society were we all want instant satisfaction?
Many people use the Internet for fun and entertainment at work. Do you think that this is right?
How has the Internet changed society?

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Random Questions 6: Culture

What are some things that define a culture? For example, music, language, ...
What do you think is interesting about your culture?
Do you know much about your own culture?
When people from other countries think about your culture, what do they usually think of?
In your culture is it polite to be straightforward and direct when you talk to someone?
To whom is it OK and to whom is it not OK?
What has surprised you when you've met people from other countries?
Have you looked at Internet pages from a different culture? If so, how were they different from those of your own culture?
What do you like about your culture?
What don't you like about your culture?
How do young people in your culture behave differently from older people?
Are there many people of different cultures in your country? Are you friends with any?
Have you ever felt confused by the actions of someone from another culture? If so, tell me about it.
How are your language teachers who are not from your country different from your other teachers?
How are they the same?
Who in your culture do you admire most?
What your culture are you most proud about?
Why do you think culture is important?
If you could change one thing about your culture, what would it be?
Would you ever consider marrying or dating someone from another culture?
Would you ever consider living permanently in a country other than your home country? Why or why not?
What does it mean to be polite in your culture?
What is considered rude in your culture?
Is there anything in this culture that is considered rude that may not be considered rude in your culture?
If a group of people just came to your country from overseas, what advice would you give them?
What other cultures have you met people from?
What do you think is important when visiting another culture?
Do you think "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" is always good advice? Why or why not?
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you had to "do as the Romans do"?
What culture besides your own do you admire and why?
If aliens visited your country, what might surprise them?
Do you pray before each meal?
How do you feel when you leave your home culture and enter into a completely new culture?
What is the best/most important thing your culture has given to the world?
What is the best/most important thing your culture/country has adopted from another culture?
If you could choose three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future, what would you put in it?
Customs

What customs do you practice?
What are your favorite customs?
What customs do you think should be revised?
What customs do you think should no longer be practice?
What customs (from elsewhere) do you think should be included in our culture?

Friday, March 26, 2010

R andom Question 5:Conversation Questions Jobs & Occupations

At what age do people usually begin to work in your country?
At what age do people usually retire in your country?
At what age would you like to retire?
What do you think you will do after you retire?
Describe a typical day at your current job?
Describe some of the people that you work with?
Describe your current job.
Describe your first job.
Do women usually work after they get married in your country?
Do you ever work overtime?
If so, do you get paid more for overtime work?
Do you have a part-time job? If so, what do you do?
Do you have to attend a lot of meetings for your job?
Do you have to do a lot of paperwork?
Do you have to work overtime?
If so, how often?
Do you have to work on Sundays?
Do you know someone who has worked as an undertaker?
What is the job of a an undertaker?
Can women do this job or is it better for a man to be an undertaker?
Do you like your boss? Why or why not?
Do you like your job?
Do you like your job? Why or why not?
Do you think it is more important to make a lot of money or to enjoy your job?
Do you think it's acceptable for women to be in the military? Why/why not?
Do you think people over 65 should be made to retire?
Do you think women and men should be paid the same for the same job?
Do you think women are good bosses?
Are there women bosses in your country?
Do you think your company is well run?
Do you think that the place where you work is well run?
Do you work on weekends?
Do you work on Sundays?
Does your mother work?
Does your mother work outside of the house?
Have you ever been promoted?
Have you ever taken any courses that specifically help you with the job you are doing now?
Have you ever worked on a farm?
Did you like it?
Would you like to go back on this farm job?
If not , why?
How do you like your work?
How have working conditions changed in recent years?
Do you think that working conditions have improved? If so, in what ways?
How long do you plan to continue working where you are?
How long have you been working at your present job?
How many days a week do you work?
How many days a week do you work?
How many hours a week do you work?
How many times have you been promoted?
When was the last time you were promoted?
Did you get a large pay raise at that time?
How much do you think a doctor should be paid a month?
How about a secretary?
How about a truck driver?
How much money do you make? (Maybe this is not a good question to ask.)
How much money does a secretary get paid per week?
How old were you when you got your first job?
How well do you get along with your boss?
If you could own your own business, what would it be?
If you had to choose between a satisfying job and a well-paid one, which would you choose?
Is it common for men and women to have the same jobs in your country?
Is it easy to find a job in Canada? How about in your country?
Name three occupations that you could do. (For example, be a mortician)
Name three occupations that you could never do?
What are some common occupations in your country?
What are some common jobs for men in your country?
What are some common jobs for women in your country?
What are some jobs that children do?
What are some jobs that you think would be boring?
What are some jobs that you think would be fun?
What are some questions that are frequently asked in a job interview?
What are you responsible for?
What are you trying to do in order to find a job that you really like?
What do you do?
What's your job?
What do you like most about that job?
What do you think is the best job? What do you think is the worst?
What do you think would be the most interesting job? The most boring?
What does your father do? (What does your father do for a living?)
What does your mother do?
What influenced your choice of job? (Why did you choose your job?)
What job do you want to have in five years' time?
What job would you most like to have, if social/cultural boundaries did not apply? (How different are they?)
What job(s) do you wish to have in the future?
What jobs in your country are considered to be good jobs? Why?
What kind of volunteer work have you done?
What kind of work do you do?
What kind of work do you want to do in the future?
What plans have you made for your retirement?
What three adjectives would describe yourself as a worker?
What time do you get home from work?
Is it the same time every day?
What time do your start and finish work?
What was your first job?
What would be your dream job?
Do you think it would be possible for you to get this job?
What's one job you wouldn't like to do? Why not?
What's your brother's occupation?
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When you were a child, what job did you want to have when you grew up?
Where do you work and what is your current job?
Where do you work?
Which job are you best at?
Which job would you never do?
Which jobs do you think are the most prestigious?
Who among the people you know has the most interesting job? What is it?
Why did you leave your last job - did you resign or were you sacked?
Would you be upset if your boss was a woman?
Would you consider the military as a career choice? Why or why not?
Would you consider yourself to be an ambitious person at work?
Would you describe yourself as a workaholic?
Would you like a job in which you traveled a lot?
Would you like a job that required you to sit at a computer all day?
Would you like to do the same job for the rest of your life?
Would you like to work in an office? Why or why not?
Would you rather be a doctor or a banker?
Would you rather work inside or outside?
What job would you most like to do?
What are the names of some of the people with that job?
Do you personally know any one with that job?
How long do you plan to keep it for?
When do plan to retire?
What other fields or work will that job make you qualified for?
What are the work details of that job; what will be your duties at that job?
What steps are required from you to become a/an.......?
So, how long before fore you become a/an......; at what ages will you both start and finish this/each job/career?
What do you hope to spiritually gain from that job?
What do you wish to physically gain; what kind of things would you like to buy with your money?
How much money do you need to make to fulfill you dreams and desires?
If money weren't a problem for you, which job would you prefer to have?
How does money affect your decisions?
How do your wants and desires affect your career options and goals?
How many years of schooling would you prefer to have?
Can you improve on the way things are now being done in the field you choose?
Which college courses are needed for you to be the very best in your field?
Which college courses are required for you dream job?
What other courses do you need to take so you can pursue your hobbies and personal interests?
Which of the classes mentioned above are you giving the highest priority? Why?
Who is the breadwinner (provider) in your family?
Who makes the most money in your family? (This may not be a "polite" question to ask.)
Is it common for people from your country to have one job for life?
Do you see any unfair labour practices in your country's workforce?
Do you have an after-school job?
Would you like to have a management position?
What are the pros and cons of being a manager?
What are the qualities a good boss should have?
What is a fair wage for the skills you have?
Are there any jobs which can only be done by one gender?
If so, what are they?
What are some jobs that some people think only one gender can do, but can be done by either gender?
What should you not do during a job interview?
Who would you hire a employee with a lot of experience or an employee with a lot of education?
Have you ever worked?
Getting a Job
What is the difference between work and a job?
Do you have a job?
How did you get it?
Did you have to go to university to get it?
What is the name of your job?
Is it a popular job?
Is it a job mainly for men, or for women?
Did you need any special training to get your job?
What type of special training did you need?
How long and where was the training?
Is it an indoor, or outdoor job?
Which do you think most people prefer, indoor or outdoor jobs?
Does your job pay a good salary?
What are the advantages and disadvantages to your job?
Which do you think are some of the more demanding jobs?
Which are the least demanding jobs?
Which jobs are badly paid?
Which jobs are over-paid?
Which job are more popular than others, and why?
Is your job competitive?
What about promotions?
Is it too competitive?
How is your relationship with your co-workers?
Why would I choose you instead of the 50 others wanting this position?

These were submitted as possible job interview questions.

What degrees do you have?
How much experience do you have?
Where have you worked?
Why did you choose this employment?
How much would you like to earn?
Have you ever worked in this field?
Where would you like to work? Why?
Why do you find your job interesting?