Intermediate Speaking Power

1. Look at the picture and talk about it.

2. Answer the questions and discuss your answers with the teacher.

• Do you have any allergies? If yes, what are you allergic to?
  
• Does anyone in your family have allergies? If yes, what are they allergic to?
  
• Are allergies becoming more and more common? Why do/don't you think so?
  
• Can you give any advice to someone with allergies?
  
• What is an allergy? If you don't know, check your dictionary.
  
• What is a symptom? If you don't know, check your dictionary.
  
• What are some common allergies? Why do you think so many people are allergic to these things? Please explain.
  
• What is the most common allergy in your country? Why do you think so many have this allergy? Please explain.
  
• What is a remedy? If you don't know, check your dictionary.
  
• How would your life be different if you were allergic to sunlight? Please explain.
  
• How would your life be different if you were allergic to water? Please explain.
  
• How is an allergy different from a cold? Please explain.
  
• Do you know anyone that has been hospitalized because of allergies?
  
• Would you get rid of a pet if you developed an allergy to it? Why/not?
  
• Would you get rid of a pet if your spouse or child developed an allergy to it? Why/not?
  
• Is there anything that you avoid because of allergies? If yes, please explain.
  
• What is hay fever? If you don't know, check your dictionary.
  
• What is an allergen? If you don't know, check your dictionary.
  
• Which is worse, an allergy to animals, nuts, or pollen? Why do you think so?
  
• Which is worse, an allergy to bee stings, dust, or metal? Why do you think so?