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SPEAKING - CULTURE

SPEAKING PART 1
Films

How often do you go to the cinema?

Do you prefer watching films at home or in the cinema?

Tell us about the last film you’ve watched

Do you think cartoon films are only for children?

What’s your favourite film genre? Why?

Why do you think people still go to the cinema rather than watching films at home?

Which are more popular in your country: international blockbusters or independent films made in your own
country?

How do you choose what films to see?

What effect has digital technology had on the film industry so far?

What do you think the future of the cinema will be?

Books, newspapers & magazines

What kind of books do you like reading? Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction?

Describe a book that you particularly enjoyed. What was good about it?

What factors influence people’s choice of newspapers?

What do you prefer: books, magazines or newspapers?

Is there anything you don’t like about popular magazines?

Can you describe your ideal magazine?

What newspapers do you read? Describe it

How much time do you spend reading?

Do you read a newspaper regularly? Why?

What kind of magazines do you like reading? Why?

The news
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What qualities should a good newspaper have?

What is the news on TV like in your country?

Apart from newspapers and TV, what other sources of news can you use?

What’s your opinion of the way the media present the news?

Do you take an interest in what’s happening in the news? Why?

Art

Do you like going to museums or art galleries? Why?

What are the most well-known museums or art galleries in the place you come from? What do they have in them?

What kind of things do museums offer to attract young people?

What is the most interesting museum or art gallery that you’ve been to? Why?

Which museum or art gallery would you most like to visit? Where is it? What does it have in it? What would you
like to see there?

Some people think that museums and art galleries are boring. Do you agree?

Would you be prepared to queue for more than 1 hour to see a famous painting? Why?

Which do you think you need more of, luck or talent, to succeed in the arts? Audio

What kind of live performances do you enjoy?

Do you ever give money to street performers? Why?

How important do you think it’s for schools to offer art, dance and drama classes to all students?

What do you think of people who take part in TV talent shows like the X factor?

SPEAKING PART 2
What kind of experience are the different crowds of people having?
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What do people enjoy about watching these kinds of TV programmes?

What would be enjoyable about films like these?

What are the advantages of watching films in cinemas like these?

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SPEAKING PART 3
Drama film An action film
What type of people would
attract each type of film?
Science-fiction film A western
A thriller

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Talent shows New bulletins

Why would people choose
to watch these TV
programmes?
Documentaries Comedy series
Sports programmes