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Describe A Time You Got Up Early

The document provides 45 prompts for describing various topics in English, including times, places, people, activities, decisions, interests, and more. For each prompt, it lists 4-5 aspects for the description such as when/where it happened, who was involved, what happened, and how the person felt about it. The wide range of prompts allows for practicing descriptive language and covering different subject areas.
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Describe A Time You Got Up Early

The document provides 45 prompts for describing various topics in English, including times, places, people, activities, decisions, interests, and more. For each prompt, it lists 4-5 aspects for the description such as when/where it happened, who was involved, what happened, and how the person felt about it. The wide range of prompts allows for practicing descriptive language and covering different subject areas.
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1.

      Describe a time you got up early.


You should say

– When was it?

– Why did you get up early?

– What did you do after getting up?

– How did you feel about it?

2.      Describe a bag you want to own


You should say

–        What kind of bag it is?

–        Where you want to buy it

–        How much it will cost you

–        Why you want this kind of bag

3.      Describe a live sports match that you have watched


You should say

–        What it was

–        When you watched it

–        What it was like

–        And how you felt about it?

4.      Describe your favorite singer


You should say

–        How do you know this singer

–        What this person is like

–        Do you think he/she is good?

5.      Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop

You should say


–        Who your friend is

–        What habit he/she has

–        When you noticed this habit

–        And explain why you want to develop this habit

6.      Describe a puzzle (jigsaw, crossword, etc) you have played


You should say

–        What it is like

–        How easy or difficult it is

–        How long it takes you to solve it

–        And how you feel about it

7.      Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future

You should say

–        Where it is

–        How you know about it

–        What is it famous for

–        And why would you like to live there

8.      Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
You should say

–        When it was

–        Where it was

–        Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone

–        How you felt about it

9.      Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting

You should say


–        Who the person is

–        How do you know him/her

–        What kind of person he/she is

–        And explain why you think he/she is interesting

10. Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in

You should say

–        What it was about

–        Where you saw/heard it

–        Who was involved

–        And explain why people were interested in it

11.    Describe an activity that you do after school/work.

You should say

–        What it is

–        When and Where you do it

–        Who you do it with

–        And how you feel about it   

12.    Describe a law on environmental protection


You should say

–        What it is

–        How you first learned about it

–        Who benefits from it

–        And explain how you feel about this law

13.    Describe an activity that you do after school/work.


You should say

–        What it is

–        When and Where you do it

–        Who you do it with

–        And how you feel about it

14.    Describe an aquatic animal


You should say

–        What it looks like

–        When you saw it

–        Where you saw it

–        Explain why it is interesting

15.    Describe a natural talent you want to improve like sports music
You should say

–        What it is?

–        When you discovered it

–        How you want to improve it

–        And how you feel about it?

16.    Describe your first day at school


You should say

–        Where it was? 

–        What happened?

–        Explain how you felt on that day

17.    Describe a time you made a promise to someone


You should say
–        Whom did you make the promise to

–        What the promise was

–        Why you made the promise

–        Was the promise easy to achieve

18.    Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike

You should say

–        Where it is

–        What it is used for

–        What it looks like

–        And explain why you like or dislike it

19. Describe a businessman you admire

You should say

–        Who this person is

–        How do you know this person

–        What kind of business this person does

–        Why do you admire this person

20.  Describe a time you got lost in a place you didn’t know about
You should say

–        When did it happen

–        Who was with you

–        What did you do

–        How you felt about it

21. Describe an art or craft activity (example painting, woodwork, etcetera) that you had at school.
You should say

–        What you made

–        How you made it

–        What it looked like

–        and how you felt about this activity

22. Describe an occasion when many people were smiling


You should say

–        When it happened

–        Who you were with

–        What happened

–        And explain why many people were smiling

23.    Describe an art exhibition that you visited.


You should say

–        when you saw this exhibition

–        where the exhibition was held

–        what was on display

–        and explain your impression of the exhibition

24.    Describe a skill that you can teach other people


You should say

–        What it is

–        How you learnt it

–        How can you teach others this skill

–        How do you feel about this skill

25.    Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media


You should say
–        When it was

–        Where you saw it

–        What you saw

–        And explain why you think it was interesting

26.    Describe a time when you shared something with others (or another person)
You should say

–        What you shared?

–        Who you shared with?

–        Why you shared it?

–        And explain how you felt about sharing it?

27.    Describe your favorite movie

You should say

–        When and where you saw it;

–        What type of film it was;

–        What the film was about

–        And explain why it is your favourite film

28.    Describe someone older than you, whom you admire.


You should say

–        Who this person is?

–        How you know this person?

–        What kind of things you like to do together

–        Explain how you feel about this person/ why you admire him/her

29.    Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth
You should say
–        Who your friend is? What the truth was

–        What your friend’s reaction was

–        And explain why it was important for you to tell the truth to your friend

30.    Describe a good service you received

You should say

–        What the service was?

–        When you received it?

–        Who you were with?

–        An how you felt about it?

31.    Describe a time when you shared something with others (or another person)
You should say

–        What you shared?

–        Who you shared with?

–        Why you shared it?

–        And explain

how you felt about sharing it?

32.    Describe a time when you tried to do something but weren’t very successful.

You should say

–        When it was

–        What you tried

–        Why it was not very successful

–        And how you felt about it.

33.    Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home


You should say
–        How you got it (or, who, bought it)?

–        What you use it for?

–        How often you use it?

–        And explain why you think this thing is useful?

34.    Describe someone older than you, whom you admire.


You should say

–        Who this person is?

–        How you know this person?

–        What kind of things you like to do together

–        Explain how you feel about this person/ why you admire him/her

35.    Describe an art or craft activity (e.g painting, woodwork, etc) that you had (at school)
You should say

–        What you made

–        How you made it?

–        What it looked like?

–        And how you felt about the activity?

36.    Describe a famous athlete you know

You should say:

–        Who he/she is

–        How do you know him/her

–        What has he/she achieved

–        And explain why he/she is famous.

37.    Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go on.


You should say

–        Who you would like to go with

–        Where you would like to go

–        When you would like to go

–        And explain why would you like to go by bicycle/motorcycle/car

38.    Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try

You should say

–        What it is

–        What you need to prepare

–        How easy or difficult it is

–        And explain why you want to try it

39.    Describe a company where you live that employs a lot of people
You should say

–        What it does

–        How many people it employs

–        What kind of people work there

–        How you feel about it

40.    Describe a place you visited on vacation

You should say

–        Where it is

–        When you went there

–        What you did there

–        And explain why you went there


41.    Describe a creative person whose work you admire

You should say

–        Who he/she is

–        How do you know him/her

–        What creative things he/she has done

–        And explain why you think he or she is creative

42.    Describe a difficult decision that you once made.

You should say

–        What the decision was

–        When you made the decision

–        How long did it take you to make the decision

–        And explain why it was a difficult decision to make.

43.    Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in


You should say

–        Where it is

–        How you knew it

–        How often you go there

–        What you do there

–        And explain why you like the place

44.    Describe a time you bought something from a street or outdoor market

You should say

–        When it was

–        Where the market was


–        What you bought

–        And how you felt about it

45.    Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way

You should say


–       Who this person is

–        What the problem was

–        How he/she solved it

–        And explain why you think he/ she did it in a smart way

46.    Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading.

You should say:  

–        When you read it

–        What kind of book it is

–        What is about

–        And explain why you think it is exciting

47.    Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like

You should say:

–        When and Where it happened

–        Who he/she was

–        Why you didn’t like this person

–        And explain why you were friendly to him/her on that occasion.

48.    Describe a time when you helped a friend


You should say

–        When it was

–        How you helped him/her


–        Why you helped him/her

–        And how you felt about it

49.    Talk about an article which you have read about health

You should say

–        What it was

–        When you read it

–        Where did you read it

–        Why did you read it

–        Why do you think it was an interesting read?

50.    Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study

You should say

–        What it is about

–        Why you have made it

–        What do you need to do first

–        And explain how you would feel if it is successful

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