FOCUS 2

Speaking cards
1. PERSONALITY

Describe a person you admire.

You should say:
- who the person is
- what he or she is like
- and why you admire him or her.

2. TECHNOLOGY
Describe your favourite gadget.
You should say:
What is it
When did you get it
How often do you use it
and say why is it so important to you

3. BOOKS/ FILMS/MUSIC
Do you like ( films/reading)?
What kind of ( music/books/films) do you like ?
Who’s your favorite ( singer/writer) ?
What’s your favorite ( sport) ?
What do you think of …?

4. HOUSES AND HOMES

Do you live in a house or an apartment?
Which is your favourite room in your home? Why?
Would you change anything about your home? Why / why not
Would you like to move to a different home in the future?

5. EDUCATION

Describe a time during your education that you really enjoyed.

You should say:
when this period was
where you were
what you were studying at the time
and say why you were so happy.
6. JOB AND WORK
Describe the job you would most like to have.
You should say:
 - what this job would be
- where you would work
- which qualifications you would need
- explain why you would like to have this job most.

7. SERVICES
Describe a time when you received good service in a restaurant or cafe.
You should say:
- when this was
- what kind of restaurant or cafe you were in
- why you were there
- and why you thought the service was good

8. UNIVERSITIES
- Is higher education too expensive in your country?
- Should all students pay for their university education?
- What advantages do universities bring to society?
- Which is more important, research or teaching?
- How should students spend their summer vacations?

9. DECISION
You should say:
- What the decision was
- When you took the decision
- What the results of the decision was and whether it was a good choice.
- and explain why it was an important decision or choice for you.

10. EDUCATION
Describe a time during your education that you really enjoyed.
You should say:
- when this period was
- where you were
- what you were studying at the time
- and say why you were so happy.

11. JOB AND WORK

Describe the job you would most like to have.
You should say:
- what this job would be
- where you would work
- which qualifications you would need
- explain why you would like to have this job most.