SPEAKING Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) Good morning/aftemoon. My name is Can you tell me your full name, please? What should I call you? Could you tell me where you're from? Can I see your identification, please? Thank you. Now in this first part I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself Interview (choose 1) Let's talk about where you live. Do you live in a house or an apartment? © How many other people do you live with? © Do you enjoy living in this type of accommodation? Why/Why not? © What type of accommodation is common in your town? Why? Let’ talk about what you do. ‘What are you studying currently? Are there any subjects which you do not enjoy as much as others? Why? Do you have to complete a lot of homework? What do you plan to do after you finish your studies? Interview (choose 2) [ Now, let's talk about keeping in touch with friends. How do you normally keep in contact with friends? Why? ‘What do you enjoy about this way of keeping in touch? Is there anything you don't like about this method of keeping in touch? Why? Do you ever find it difficult to keep in touch with friends using this method? Why/Why not? Do you enjoy looking at art? Why/Why not? What type of art do you like best? Why? Have you ever been taught to do any type of art? Do you know any artists?{ Now let's talk about colours. Which colours do you like the most? Why? © Have you always liked these colours? Why? © Do most of your friends like similar colours? * Docertain colours have any special significance in your culture? Why? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minute: Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do ‘you understand? ‘Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here's your topic: Td like you to describe an important decision you have made. Describe an important decision you have made. You should say: ‘what the decision was and why it was important how you made your decision hhow it had an effect on your life and say whether or not you think you made the right decision. Rounding off question. © Do you often make decisions in this way? © Do you find it difficult to make big decisions? Part 3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) We've been talking about an important decision you made and now I'd like to discuss with you one or two | ‘more general questions related to this. Let's consider first the topic of important personal decisions. * Describe some of the important life decisions people need to make at various points in their lives. © Some people think that an important decision should be made quickly and based on intuition while others believe an informed choice is better. What's your view? © Do you think that individuals nowadays have more or fewer important choices to make than in the past? Why? Now, let's talk about decision-making in general. © What kinds of decisions are more difficult: those which solely affect you or those which also have an impact on other people? ‘* In your opinion, is there such a thing as too much choice? * How effective do you believe it is to make decisions based on discussions with other people?Sore Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) * Good morning/aftemoon. My name is Can you tell me your full name, please? © What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? © Can I see your identification, please? Thank you. Now in this first part I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. Interview (choose 1) Let's talk about where you live. © Can you describe the area which you live in? © Are there any disadvantages to living in this area? | © How long have you lived in this area? ‘Would you recommend living in this area to others? Why/Why not? | Let’ talk about your studies. © Which university or school are you studying at? © Which course are you studying/ What is your major? © Why did you select this course/major? © Do you have to travel far to university/school each day? Interview (choose 2) ‘Now, lets talk about cooking. | * Who normally does the cooking in your household? | © Do you think its important to share the cooking duties? Why? | © Doyou enjoy cooking? * Do you think you will cook mote often in the future? Why? Let's talk about noises and sounds. © What kinds of sounds or noises do you commonly hear? © Which types of sounds or noises do you enjoy most? Why? © Are there some sounds or noises which you dislike? Why? © _ Which noises or sounds do you recall from when you were a child?‘Now let’s talk about messages. © How do you usually send messages to people? © Have you always used this method? © What do you like about sending messages in this way? |__*_ How much time do you spend sending messages? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes, Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic: Td like you to describe a newspaper or magazine which you read. Describe a newspaper or magazine which you read. | You should say: which newspaper or magazine itis and what itis about how often you read it where you read it and say whether or not you enjoy reading this newspaper or magazine, and why. Rounding off question © Would you recommend this newspaper/magazine to others? © Do you have much time to read? Part3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) ‘We've been talking about a newspaper/magazine which you read and now I'd like to discuss with you one ] ‘or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first the topic of media. * How have the ways people access the media changed in your country over the last decade? © The issue of Intemet-based music and video piracy has become critical. What do you think can be | done about this problem? | * As electronic media becomes more and more accessible, many forms of print media are | disappearing, Do you consider this to be a positive or negative trend? ‘Now, let’s talk about the role of the media in your country. ] * What type of responsibility, ifany, do you believe the media has to the general public? * Some people think the media is highly influential in spreading new ideas and trends. What's your opinion? * How do you think the role of the media might change in the future? Why?SEW ann Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes ) Introduction (compulsory) * Good momingyaftemoon. My name is Can you tell me your full name, please? © What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? * Can Isee your identification, please? Thank you. Now in this first part I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself Interview (choose 1) Let’s talk about where you live. © Which region of the country are you originally from? © What do you like most about this region? * Would you recommend living in this region to others? | Let's talk about your studies. 7 — a 7 © What type of course are you studying at the moment? ‘© What type of job or career will this course lead to? Interview (choose 2) ‘Now, lets talk about advertisements, ‘© What kinds of advertisements do you like to watch or listen to? Why? ‘© Have you ever bought something as a result of an advertisement? ‘© Which do you prefer: advertisements on television or on the radio? Why? © What changes would improve advertisements in your country? Why? { Ler’ talk about seasons and the weather. ‘© Which season do you enjoy most? Why? © What type of activities do you do during this season? © Would you prefer to live in a cold climate or a warm climate? Why? * Are there any festivals associated with particular seasons in your country?Now let’ talk about learning languages. * How long have you been leaming English? © How much of your time do you spend leaning English? © What do you enjoy most about learning a language? Why? * Do you find it easy or difficult to learn new languages? Why? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) ‘Now, I'm going to give you a topic and T'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic: Td like you to describe a break you took. Describe a break you took recently to relax from work or study. ‘You should say: why you needed a break what you did to relax how you felt before and after taking the break | and say whether or not you felt relaxed afterwards or not, Rounding off questions: © Do you often take breaks? © Do you generally find it easy or difficult to relax? Part 3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) ‘We've been talking about taking breaks from work or study, and now P'd like to discuss with you one or ‘two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first the topic of relaxation. ‘What do most people in your country do to relax? ‘© Some people think that relaxation techniques such as meditation should be introduced into the ‘workplace and schools, What's your opinion? | © Do you think that people will be more or less relaxed in the future? Why? | a - — Now, let's talk about stress | © What do you think are some of the reasons why people experience stress? | © Do you think there are any advantages to stress? © What are some of the effects of stress on people in your country?SET an Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) © Good moming/aftemoon. My name is Can you tell me your full name, please? © What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? © Can Isee your identification, please? ‘Thank you. Now in this first part I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. Interview (choose 1) Let's talk about where you live. © Tell me about your neighbourhood. © Which are some of your favourite areas in the neighbourhood? Why? © What type of people tend to live in your neighbourhood? Let's talk about your studies. © Tell me about your studies. © Are you a full-time student or a part-time student? © What are your goals after completing your studies? Interview (choose 2) Now, le’ talk about news. How do you find out about news? © Doyou always use the same method of accessing news? Why? © Which type of news do you enjoy reading the most? Why? © Which type of news do you enjoy the least? Why? Let's talk about things which make you feel happy. © What kind of things make you feel happy? Why? ‘© What do you tend to do when you feel this way? Why? ‘© Have similar things always made you happy? | * Doyou feel it's important to feel happy every day? Why?Now let’ talk about holidays. © Where do you typically go on holiday? © What kinds of things do you enjoy doing on holiday? Why? © What form of transport do you usually use to get to your holiday destinations? Why? © Do you prefer to travel in a large group or a small group? Why? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, ‘you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here's your topic: Td like you to describe a famous person who you would like to meet. ‘Describe a famous person whom you would like to meet. ‘You should say who the person is and why he/she is famous ‘why you would like to meet him/her what typeof questions you would ask | and say whether itis likely that you would ever meet this person Rounding off questions: © Have you ever met a famous person? * Do you like to read about famous people? Part3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) ‘We've been talking about a famous person whom you would like to meet and now I'd like to discuss with ‘you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first the topic of fame. ‘© What do you think motivates people who seek fame? © Some people argue that celebrities and famous people have no right to expect privacy because | ‘they are in the public eye. What's your opinion? ‘* Many celebrities have begun using their fame to raise awareness of social issues. Do you think this is a good trend or a bad trend? Now let’ talk about social interaction and meeting people. ‘¢ How important is it to spend time with family members in your culture? Why? ‘* How have the ways people socialise in your country changed over time? Why do you think these changes have occurred? | | © Some members of society feel isolated and alone. What measures can be taken to combat this issue?See: Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) © Good moming/aftemnoon, My name is Can you tell me your full name, please? © What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? * Can I see your identification, please? ‘Thank you. Now in this first part I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. Interview (choose 1) Let's talk about where you live. © Where do you live? © Have you always lived in this area? © Which part of the area where you live do you find most interesting? Why? Let’ talk about your studies. © Do you have a job or are you a full-time student at the moment? © What type of job will your studies lead you to? © For how many years will you need to study in order to become qualified? 4 Interview (choose 2) ‘Now let’s talk about shopping. ‘© Which types of shops do you usually like to shop at? Why? ‘* What types of things do you buy most often? Why? © Do you prefer shopping alone or with others? Why? * Would you describe shopping as a hobby or a chore? Why? Let's talk about reading. © What types of books do you enjoy reading? Why? © Do most of your friends enjoy reading similar types of books? © Which do you generally prefer, a book or the movie version of that book? Why? © Is there anything that you dont like about reading? Why?Now let’ talk about relaxing, * What is your preferred way of relaxing? Why? * What is the effect on you when you take time to relax? * Do you think you have more or less time to relax nowadays than you used to? Why? * Do other people you know have much time to relax? Why/Why not? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) ‘Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do ‘you understand? Here’s some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic: Td like you to talk about an interesting advertisement you have seen. | Describe an interesting advertisement you have seen. You should say: ‘where you saw the advertisement what it was advertising ‘why you thought it was interesting and say why whether or not this advertisement influenced you to buy the product or service it was promoting, Rounding off questions: * Do you often watch advertisements on television? © Do you generally find advertisements interesting? Part 3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes. ‘We've been talking about an advertisement you found interesting and now Td like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first the topic of the advertising industry as a whole. ‘* Why do you think that some people become annoyed with advertising? Would you agree that advertising can be irritating? Why? ‘© How effective do you think the medium of advertising is? Why? # _Whatchanges have there been in the way products re advertised and promotedover the last decade? | Now lets talk about advertising and social issues. * Advertisements for social issues such as drink driving often use graphic images to convey their ‘message. What in your opinion is the impact ofthese types of advertisements? © Increasingly, a number of charities are utilising advertising and marketing as a method of | promoting their causes. How effective do you think these types of campaigns are? | © Some people fee! that using celebrities to back a particular cause ot social issue is a very effective ‘way to encourage public support of that cause. What's your opinion? “|See eink Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) © Good moming/aftemoon. My name © ~~ What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? ‘* Can see your identification, please? ‘Thank you. Now in this first part Pd like to ask you some questions about yourself. Interview (choose 1) Can you tell me your full name, please? Let’ talk about where you live. ‘© What is your town famous for? © Do many people visit your town? ‘© What sights would you recommend to a visitor to your town? Why? ] Let's talk about your studies. © Which subjects are you studying at the moment? ‘© Why did you choose to study these subjects? ‘© Are there any subjects which you are not studying, but are interested in? Interview (choose 2) Now let’ talk about music. * How do you usually find out about new music? © Where do you normally buy new music? [Why?] '* Do you think listening to music can have an effect on your moods? [Why?] © What do you enjoy most about listening to music? [Why?] Let's talk about friends. © How often do you spend time with your friends? ‘© What type of things do you and your friends do together? ‘© What kinds of things do you do to show you are a good friend? © Would you prefer to have a lot of acquaintances or a few good friends? {Why?]‘Now let’s talk about emails. © When was the last time you sent or received an email? ‘© What purpose do you mainly use email for? [Why?] © Do you prefer to receive group or individual emails? [Why? ] © Isthere anything that you dislike about emails? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here's your topic: Td like you to talk about an activity which you enjoy doing outdoors. Describe an activity which you enjoy doing outdoors. You should say: where and when you like to do it who you like to do it with how often you do it | and say why you enjoy doing this activity. Rounding off questions: © Do you often do this outdoor activity? ‘© Isthe location for this activity close to home? Part 3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) ‘We've been talking about an outdoor activity you enjoy and now Tid like to discuss with you one or two | ‘more general questions related to this. Let’s consider first the topic of conserving outdoor spaces. '* Do you think that people nowadays are more or less aware of conserving public spaces for parks and reserves in comparison to 20 years ago? Why/Why not? © Some people argue that urban development is more important than keeping public spaces for recreation, What's your view? ‘© Who tends to enjoy outdoor recreation spaces more: young people or old people? Why? | | Now let’ talk about working outdoors. ‘© What types of jobs do people in your country do in the outdoors? © What are some of the advantages of working outdoors? Why? © Are there any drawbacks to working outdoors? Why?SEs Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) © Good moming/afternoon. My name is, Can you tell me your full name, please? © What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? © Can Isee your identification, please? ‘Thank you. Now in this first part Pd like to ask you some questions about yourself. Interview (choose 1) Let's talk about where you live. © Tell me about the area where you live. © What do you find most enjoyable about living there? Why? © Whatis the area where you live famous or well known for? Let's talk about your studies. | © How long have you been studying English? © What do you like most about studying English? © Why are you sitting the IELTS test? Interview (choose 2) ‘Now let's talk about transport. © What is your preferred mode of transport? Why? © Do most of your ftiends use this method of transport to get around? © Are there any problems travelling around your city? Why? © In what way do these problems affect you? Now let’ talk about a regular day for you. © Tell me about a typical day for you. © Which time of day do you prefer? Why? * Do you think you will always prefer this time of day? Why/Why not? © Are there any times of day that you don’t like? Why?Now lets talk about collecting things. * Do you or anyone you know collect things? Why/Why not? ‘© How does she go about collecting these items? © How long has she been collecting these items? ‘© What isthe value in collecting things do you think? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here's your topic: Td like you to talk about something naughty that you did when you were a child. Describe something naughty you did when you were a child. ‘You should say: why you did it who else was involved ‘what happened afterwards and say what impact this incident had on you. Rounding off questions: © Did you ever do the same thing again? © Did you often get into trouble as a child? Part3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) We've been talking about something naughty you did as a child and now I'd like to discuss with you one ‘or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first the topic of parental discipline. ‘© Some people believe that smacking or using any type of physical violence as punishment against a child is wrong. What's your view? ‘Why do you think some people have difficulty disciplining and controlling their children? ‘What are some of the disadvantages of having a strict upbringing? Now let’ talk about children misbehaving. © What do you think are some of the reasons why children misbehave? © Do you think it is a good idea to ignore bad behaviour, or punish it? Why? * Do you think that children nowadays misbehave more or less than they did in the past? Why might this be so?PEW) Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) © Good moming/afternoon. My name is. . Can you tell me your full name, please? © What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? © Can see your identification, please? ‘Thank you. Now in this first part Pd like to ask you some questions about yourself. Interview (choose 1) Let's talk about where you live. © What type of accommodation do you live in? © Which room of the house or apartment do you spend most time in? (Why?] © Describe the view from your house or apartment. | Let's talk about your studies. © Are you a student at the moment or do you have a fulltime job? © How long have you been studying at your current university or school? © What are your plans for after you complete your studies? Interview (choose 2) ‘Now let's talk about social networking. ‘© How often do you use social networking sites such as Facebook? © Do you find it easy to use these websites? (Why/Why not?] | © Domost of your friends also use similar websites? | * Do you prefer to communicate through social networking sites or face-to-face with someone? ——EE | Now let's tak about fashion, ‘What kinds of clothes do you like wearing? [Why?] Do you think you will always like these types of clothes? | ‘Where do you usually buy your clothes? [ Why?] important to dress well? [Why?]‘Now let’ talk about things you find funny. © What type of things do you find amusing? [Why? ] © Have you always found similar things amusing? © Do you like to tell jokes and make others laugh? [Why/Why not?] © _Doyyour friends and family have a similar sense of humour to you? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) ‘Now, I'm going to give you a topic and Id like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? ‘Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic: TP like you to talk about a rule or law you would suggest to improve your country. Talk about a rule or law you would suggest to improve your country. You should say why it would improve your country why itis necessary how difficult it would be to enforce and mention whether or not you think it is ever likely to be introduced. Rounding off questior ‘© Have you ever heard of a country which has this type of law? * Do you often think about the laws in your country? Part 3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) ‘We've been talking about a law you would like to suggest for your country and now I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let’s consider first the topic of crime and law enforcement. * Inyour opinion, is being a police officer a difficult or easy job in your country? [‘Why?] © What are some of the more common crimes which occur in your country? What do you think are ‘some possible reasons for these types of crime? ‘© Many people are in agreement that the police force should be armed with guns. What's your view? ‘Now let's talk about the legal and justice system in your country. ‘© What types of personal and professional qualities make a good lawyer, in your opinion? | © In some countries, corruption of the legal system is a serious concem. Can you think of any | potential solutions to this issue? © Are there any situations in which you can imagine that it would be acceptable to break the law? (Why/Why not? ]See any Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) © Good morning/aftemioon. My name is . Can you tell me your full name, please? ‘© What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? © Can I see your identification, please? ‘Thank you. Now in this frst part Pd like to ask you some questions about yourself. Interview (choose 1) Let's talk about where you live. © Do you live in a modem city o an old ci | © What do you enjoy least about living in your town or city? [ Why?] ‘* Has your town or city changed much in recent years? Let's talk about your studies. | © Where do you study? ‘© How long does it take you to travel there each day? © What are the advantages of studying at this location? Interview (choose 2) ‘Now let’ talk about news. © Inwhat ways do you normally find out about news and current events? [Why?] © Which do you prefer, international or national news? [Why?] © How often do you listen to or read the news? [Why?] © Which types of news do you find most interesting? [Why?] Now let's talk about sports. ] * Tell me about a sport that you do now or that you used to do. | © What do you (or did you) enjoy most about this sport? [Why?] © Do you find it easy to learn new sports? [Why/Why not?] * Do you prefer to watch sport or to play sport? [Why?] |‘Now let's talk about art. © What type of art do you enjoy most? [Why?] © Have you ever leamed anything artistic? © Would you prefer to create art or view art? [Why?] © Do you think it's important for art to be taught in schools? [ Why/Why not?) Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) ‘Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, ‘you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic: Td like you to talk about a person you have lived with. ‘Talk about a person you have lived with. ‘You should say who the person was what he or she was like how long you lived with that person and mention whether you enjoyed living with this person, or not. Rounding off questions: * Do you still keep in touch with this person? * Do you like living with other people? Part 3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minute We've been talking about a person you have lived with and now Pd like to discuss with you one or two ‘more general questions related to this. Let's consider first the topic of family. ‘© Inmany societies, traditional family structure is changing. Some people argue that this represents the breakdown of moral values. Do you agree or disagree? [ Why?] ‘* What are some of the reasons for the changing structure of families? * How do you think family structure might change further in the future? [Why?] Now let's talk about living with others. © What are some of the problems which can arise between people who live together? What are some potential solutions to these problems? * Some people believe that living with others shapes our personality traits and characteristics What's your view? * What types of personal characteristics are necessary in order to successfully live with others? For what reasons?Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) * Good momning/afternoon. My name is_ . Can you tell me your full name, please? © What should I call you? * Could you tell me where you're from? © Can see your identification, please? ‘Thank you. Now in this first part I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself. Interview (choose 1) Let’ talk about where you live. ‘© Have there been any recent improvements to your hometown? © Are there any other areas which you think could be improved? [Why?] © Which area of your hometown is the most attractive? [ Why? ] Let's talk about your studies. © What are you studying at present? © What type of career do you hope to have after completing your studies? |__% After graduating, do you intend doing any further study? Interview (choose 2) Now let’ talk about free time. © Tell me about what you like to do in your free time. © Does it cost much money to do this activity? © Domany of your friends enjoy the same types of activities? © Do you think you will have more, or less free time in the future? [Why?] ‘Now let's talk about seasons. ‘© Which season of the year is your favourite? [Why?] * Whats the weather typically like where you live during the season? © Do you think you will always prefer this season? [ Why? ] ‘© What types of things do you enjoy doing during this season? [ Why? ]l | Now lets talk about the outdoors. * Which outdoor places or locations do you enjoy going to? [Why?] * Do you prefer to spend time indoors or outdoors? [Why?] © What are some of your outdoor hobbies? © Dosome parts of your country have more beautiful outdoor spaces than others? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) Now, I'm going to give you a topic and Pd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here's your topic: 'd like you to talk about a traditional story which is popular in your country. Describe a traditional story that is popular in your country. You should say what the story is about why the story is well-known how you came to know this story and explain what you learnt from this story. Rounding off questions: © Would you recommend this story to others? * Do you enjoy traditional stories? Part 3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) ‘We've been talking about a story which is well known in your country and now I'd like to discuss with ‘you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first the topic of traditional stories. ‘© Many people believe that traditional stories are irrelevant for modern society. Do you agree or disagree? © What type of traditional stories do children generally enjoy? Why do you think this is so? © What can traditional stories tell us about a culture? ‘Now let’s talk about preserving and protecting traditions. ‘© Inwhat ways have traditions changed in your country, if at al, over the last fifty or so years? ‘© Many societies are losing aspects of their culture and tradition as time passes. What are some of the solutions to this issue? Do you think the current generation is more or less interested in tradition than previous ‘generations? Why might this be so? |Sree Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) © Good moming/aftemoon. My name is Can you tell me your full name, please? © What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? © Can I see your identification, please? ‘Thank you. Now in this first part I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself, Interview (choose 1) Let's talk about where you live. © Can you tell me something about the town or city you grew up in? © Doyou © Which tourist attractions would you recommend in the town or city you grew up in? live in the same town or city? Let's talk about your studies. © Where are you studying at the moment? ‘© How do you hope to use your studies in the future? | _ © What do you like most about your studies? Interview (choose 2) Now, let's talk about moming routines. © What time do you usually get up in the momings? Why? © What sort of things does your moming routine include? © Have you always had a similar morning routine? * Would you say you are a person who prefers mornings or nights? Why? Let’ talk about reading. © What types of reading material do you prefer to read? Why? * Do you read as much now as you did when you were younger? Why/Why not? © Where do you usually read? Why? © What do you like most about reading? Why?‘Now let’s talk about relaxing, © How do you normally relax? Why? © Have you always relaxed in the same way? © Do you prefer to relax by yourself or with other people? Why? * Doyou men and women relax in different ways? Why? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here's some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic: Td like you to describe an item that you bought, but don’t really use. Describe something you bought but don’t really use. ‘You should say | what it was where and when you bought it why you don’t use it and say what you finally did with the item, Rounding off questions: © Did it cost a lot of money? © Doyou often buy things that aren’t useful? Part 3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) ‘We've been talking about something you bought but did not use and now I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general questions related to this. Let's consider first the topic of recycling. © There is a growing trend towards introducing public recycling schemes in many countries. What are the reasons for and the results of this? * Do you believe individuals or governments should be responsible for recycling? Why? © What can be done to encourage people to recycle more? | Now lets talk about consumerism. a 7 | * Some people think that owning the latest products and goods is extremely important. What's your opinion? © Are there any disadvantages to having a wide array of choice of similar items? * Do you think people will buy more, or less in the future?SPEAKIN Part 1 Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) Introduction (compulsory) * Good morning/aftemoon. My name is - Can you tell me your full name, please? © What should I call you? © Could you tell me where you're from? © Can Isee your identification, please? ‘Thank you. Now in this first part I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself, Interview (choose 1) Let's talk about whete you live. ‘© What type of house do you live in? ‘© How many rooms are there? ‘* Which is your favourite room in the house? Why? Let’s talk about your studies. ‘* How many hours do you spend studying each day? ‘© Are there any subjects which you like studying more than others? ‘© Which subjects are you interested in studying further? Interview (choose 2) '* How do you typically use the Internet? Why? | © Doyou find it easy to use the Internet? Why? '* What do you like most about using the Internet? Why? * How much of your time do you spend using the Intemet? Why? | Now, let's talk about the Internet. Let's talk about animals. © Doyou like animals? Why/Why not? © Are there any animals that you are afraid of or particularly dislike? Why? © Are people in your country generally fond of animals? Why/Why not? © Doparticular animals have any special meaning in your culture?Now let's talk about what you do in your free time. © How do you usually spend your free time? © Do yyou prefer to spend your free time with friends or with family? Why? © How often do you have free time? © What changes would improve the way you spend your free time? Why? Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) Now, I'm going to give you a topic and I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes. Before you talk, you'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand? Here’s some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic: Pd like you to describe a picture or a photograph that you have seen which you remember clearly. Describe a picture or photograph that you have seen which you remember clearly. You should say: ‘what the image was ‘where and when you saw it ‘what type of feelings you had when you saw it and say why you think you remember it Rounding off questions: © Do you enjoy photographic images/paintings/pictures? © Would you recommend this to others? Part 3 Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes ) [ We've been talking about images, and now Td like to discuss with you one or two more general questions | related to this. Le’s consider first the topic of visual arts © What kind of visual art forms are popular in your country? * Many people argue that art should be freely accessible to the public to enjoy. What's your view? © What do you think of investing money in the arts? | ‘Now, let's talk about creativity ‘© Itis often said that creative genius is bom, not made, What’s your opinion? ‘* How have the ways people express their creativity in your culture changed in the last fifty years? © Many artists make valuable contributions to society through their art, yet struggle to succeed financially. What are the reasons for this? What are th splications of this?