SPEAKING ACTIVITIES FOR EXAMINATION

Think about the best café or restaurant you know. Talk about:
• the name of the place and where it is.
• what the place is like.
• what kind of food they serve and what dishes you would recommend.
• why you like it and why you recommend it.

Think about your best friend’s family. Talk about:

• how many people are in his/her family and what their names are
• what they do for a living.
• what they are like.
• what your relationship with them is like.

Think about your neighbours. Talk about:

• how many people live next door and what their names are.
• what (you think) they do for a living.
• what they are like.
• what your relationship with them is like.
Tell the story of how your parents met each other. Talk about:
• when and where it happened.
• how old they were.
• where they worked or what they studied.
• what activities they did together.
• an interesting episode in their life together.
• what (you think) brought them together

Tell the story of how your met your best friend. Talk about:
• when and where it happened.
• how old you were.
• where you worked or what you studied.
• what activities you did together.
• an interesting episode in your life together.
• what brought you together.

Tell about a film you have seen. Talk about:

• the director, actors, any other people involved.
• the type of film.
• the story.
 • the visual style, special effects, music, etc.
• anything that was good about it.
• what you (didn’t) like about it, and why you would (wouldn’t) recommend it.

Think about the pros and cons of using mobile phones. Talk about:
• how people are using their mobile phones (e.g. for socializing and
entertainment).
• the advantages of mobile phones compared to other devices.
• the disadvantages of mobile phones.
• how you see the future of mobile phones in these areas.

Think of a holiday you once had. Talk about:

• the journey.
• the weather.
• the accommodation.
• the food.
• some things you did.

Think about your future. How do you see your life ... ?
• next year • in ten years’ time
• in five years’ time • when you’re 40 or 50
Talk about your hopes and ambitions at these times.

Think about your hometown. Talk about:

• where it is.
• its history.
• what it likes now.
• its places of interest.
• if you like it. Why?/Why not?

Tell about pros and cons of social networking sites.

Think about the country where you come from. Tell about:
• its geographical location.
• administrative and political system.
• industrial and agricultural development.
• customs and traditions, etc.

Think about a place where you live. Talk about:

• where it is.
• if it is old or new.
• how many rooms there are.
• who you live with.
• if you like it. Why?/Why not?