Test Book 1, Test 2

Part 1 (3 minutes)
Where are you from?
What do you like about living in your home town?
Likes and dislikes
What kind of music do you listen to? When do you listen to music?
Do you enjoy watching films? Tell us about a film you’ve enjoyed recently.
Work and education
Do you think you will use English a lot in the future? In what ways?
What other languages would you like to learn? Why?
Travel and holidays
What is your favourite place for a holiday? Why?
What do you enjoy doing on holiday?

Part 2 (1 minute)
(For first student – 1 minute) Here are your photographs. (page C5). They show people enjoying
their free time in different ways. I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why you think
people enjoy activities like these in their free time. All right?
Question for second student (20 seconds): Have you ever been ice-skating?

(For second student – 1 minute) Here are your two photographs. (page C8). They show people
buying and selling different things. I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why you think
people choose to shop in places like these. All right?
Question for second student (20 seconds): Do you enjoy shopping?

Part 3 (3 minutes)
Now I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes.
Here are some pictures of things that can make living in a city enjoyable. (page C6-C7, Test book 1)
First, talk to each other about how these things can help people to enjoy life in a city. Then decide
which two things you think are the most important. All right?

Part 4 (4 minutes)
 What are the disadvantages of living in a big city?
 Why do you think some people choose to live in the centre of cities?
 What is special about your capital city?
 Some people say that living in a city can be very lonely. What do you think?
 Would you prefer to live in a very modern city or an old one with lots of history? Why?
 I there a city you would like to visit in the future? Why?

Thank you. That is the end of the test.

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Preparation – 2A and 2B
Picture A or Picture B? Or Both (A & B)?

city centre __ freezing __ health __ pollution __

countryside __ fresh air __ high buildings __ scarves __
cycling __ friendship __ ice-rink __ scenery __
escape __ fun __ ice-skating __ warm weather __
exercise __ gloves __ peace and quiet __ winter __

First photo 7. What season is this?

1. What are these people doing? 8. Why are they smiling?
2. What is the relationship between Both photos
these people? 9. Which picture has more sunlight?
3. What season is this? 10. Which picture is more peaceful?
4. Why are they smiling? 11. Do both pictures show people
Second photo relaxing?
5. What are these people doing? 12. How are the people’s clothes different
6. What is the relationship between in these pictures?
these people?

Preparation – 2C and 2D
Picture A or Picture B? Or Both (A & B)?

bargain __ entertainment __ fun __ range __

better quality __ family __ games __ small budget __
cheaper __ farmers __ good selection __ sociable __
choice __ fresh __ neighbours __ specialist __
convenient __ fresh air __ presents __ toys __

First photo 7. What country do you think this is?

1. What are these people doing? 8. Who are the people in the photo?
2. What is the relationship between Both photos
these people? 9. Which place do you think has more
3. Are they shopping for a special customers? Why?
reason? 10. Do the same customers go to both
4. Do you think the children are happy? places? Why / Why not?
Second photo 11. Which place has the most expensive
5. Do you think this is a good place to go products?
shopping? 12. Which place is more attractive for
6. Why are there no children in the young people and older people?
photo?
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Preparation - Part 3

Vocabulary – two words for each picture

bargains local teams refreshing
beat parasol spectators
buskers perform stalls
dance pumps terrace
grass recreation

1. Which picture shows a park?

Do you think it is important to have parks in cities? Why?
What can families do together in parks?
What activities can you do in parks to keep fit?
What events can communities organise in their parks?
2. Which picture shows a sports stadium?
Do you think it is important to have sports stadiums in cities? Why?
Do families go together to sports stadiums?
Who pays for sports stadiums?
Do you think it is good for communities to have sports stadiums? Why? / Why not?
3. Which picture shows a café?
Do you like to see café terraces full of people like this? Why? / Why not?
Why are places like this so popular?
What kind of people enjoy cafés like this – young people? couples? elderly people? families
with young children?
4. Which picture shows a night club?
Do you only find night clubs in cities? Why? / Why not?
How old are the people who enjoy places like this?
Why are places like this popular?
Do you think it’s important to have places like this in cities? Why? / Why not?
5. Which picture shows street entertainers (buskers)?
Do you see people playing music like this in all cities?
Do you enjoy seeing buskers like this? Why? / Why not?
Do you think buskers create a good atmosphere in a city? Why? / Why not?
Would you like to see more people performing like this in city centres? Why / Why not?
6. Which picture show fountains?
Do you think fountains in cities are a waste of money? Why? / Why not?
Why do people enjoy seeing fountains in city centres?
Do you think fountains create a good atmosphere in a city centre? Why / Why not?
Are fountains good for the tourist industry? Why? / Why not?
7. Which picture shows an outdoor market?
Why do some people prefer to shop in an outdoor market rather than a supermarket?
Do you like to go to outdoor markets? Why? / Why not?
How is an outdoor market different from indoor shops?
Do you think outdoor markets create a good atmosphere in a city? Why? / Why not?