IELTS Speaking Book

World economic forum, facebook
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?

- Do you work or study?
- Where are you from?
- Tell me about your hometown.
- What type of houses are there?
- What is the meaning of your name?
- Is it a popular name in your country or not?
- Do you personally like your name?

- How do your friends call you?
Cue Card
Describe a house that you have visited recently. Please say
- What was so interesting about it?

- When and why did you visit it?
- Where is it located?
Discussion
- Did other people enjoy visiting it too?

- Is it better to build houses in the city or in countryside?
- What can people do to save energy in their house and to help the environment?
- Who designed you house?
- Why do people decide to design their own houses?
Interview

- What should I call you?
- Where is your town located in the country?
- What are the special features of your hometown?
- Would you like to stay there in the future? Why?
- What is the weather like in your country?
- How many different seasons are there?
- Do you prefer a cold or a hot season? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a film based on a real life event or a real person. Please say
- When did you see it?
- Did you like it or not? Why?
- What did you learn from the movie?
Discussion
- In your country what kind of real people are filmed in movies?

- What do you think is better: to read a book or to see a movie based on a book?
- What are the most important things to make a movie successful?
- Do you think the star acting in the movie influences the success of the movie? Why?
Interview
- What is your name?

- Which part of the city are you from?
- What kind of entertaining places are there in your city?
- Tell me about an entertaining place you have recently visited.
- What is the downside of the Internet in your opinion?
- Do you think young people buy things online they don’t really need?
- Are part time jobs popular in your country?
Cue Card
Talk about something you have bought and weren’t satisfied with. Please say
- What was it?
- Where did you buy it?
- Why weren’t you satisfied?
Discussion
- Do you think that people prefer to buy imported goods? Why?

- Why is the quality of the imported goods better than the quality of the local goods?
- What kind of things people don’t buy online? Why?
- Do you buy something online?
- What is more important to you, quality or price? Why?
Interview

- Do you study or work?
- What is your major?
- Do you like big or small bags?
- What are you looking for when buying a bag?
- Do you use different bags on different occasions?
Cue Card
Talk about a house or an apartment that you have visited and liked the most. Please say
- Where is it?
- How did you get there and with whom?
- What did you like about it?
Discussion
- What do the houses in your country look like?

- Do people prefer big or small houses?
- What do the old people like?
- Would you like to take part in designing your house?
- Do people like to design their own houses in your country?
- Why do people like to design their own houses?
Interview

- Do you think that your job is too hard?
- What do you usually do after work?
- Did you go to parks during your childhood?
- How often do you go to the parks now?
- Do you think parks are important for people?
- What do you do to relax?
- Do you think people have enough time to relax?
Cue Card
Describe an advertisement that makes you want to buy a product. Please say
- What was the product?
- What was the advertisement about?
- Why did it make you want to buy this product?
Discussion
- What kinds of media are available for advertising?

- Are there any traditional kinds of media for advertising other than TV and newspapers?
- What products are usually advertised using these media types?
Interview

- Can I see your ID?
- What is the first thing you do after classes?
- Is it possible to concentrate on two things at a time? Why?
- What do you do to stay concentrated?
Cue Card
Describe your idea of a perfect vacation. Please say

- Where would it be?
- Whom would you go there with?
- What would you do there?
Discussion
- Why do you think the vacation you described would be different?

- Do you think you will go there some day?
- What things people have to consider before traveling to new places?
- What do they need to know about these places?
- What would make the trip special, in your opinion?
- What would be the advantages of organized trips?
- Is it beneficial for companies to give vacations to workers?
- Do you think it is important to teach children to be helpful?
- Do you remember yourself helping an adult in some ways as a child?
Interview

- Do you find your job interesting?
- Would you recommend it to others?
- How often do you use the Internet? What for?
- When did you use the Internet for the first time?
- What are the problems with using the Internet?
- Do you send post cards?
- Do you prefer to send cards or emails?
Cue Card
Talk about a wrong decision made by somebody you know. Please say
- What was the decision?
- Why do you think it was wrong?
- Does that person agree or disagree with you now?
Discussion
- Is it better to consult with others before you make decisions?

- Who are the best people to consult with?
- Is it always good to consult with your parents?
- What is the problem with making decisions slowly?
- Is it better to make decisions on the spot without second thought? Why?
- What is the problem when you make emotional decisions?
Interview

- What subjects do you study?
- Why do you think your work does good to the world?
- Would you recommend this profession to anyone?
- Describe a place that you recently visited.
- What do you do during your leisure time?
Cue Card
Talk about a movie that you have seen recently. Please say
- What movie was it?
- What is the significance of that movie?
- What is the main hero like?
Discussion
- Would you recommend such a film to anyone?

- What an actor has to have, or has to do as an extra activity, when he works on a film?
- What do you think such actor’s character is like, when revealed to the public/society?
Interview

- What subject are you studying?
- How much time do you spend in countryside?
- Do people need relaxation time at all? Why?
- How do you relax?
Cue Card
Describe a place where you have spent most of the time of your life. Please say
- What is this place?

- What were you doing there?
- Why was that place important to you?
Discussion
- Is the appearance of a building or a company important?
- Do customers care about the appearance?
- Does size of an office have any impact on the performance?
- To what extent do you agree to personalize your working area? Why?
Interview

- How can I call you?
- Have you ever been on a boat tour?
- When you have a holiday will you spend it on a boat tour with your friends?
- Will you own a boat in the future?
- Why do you like boat tours?
- How often do you go to parks?
- Do you think in the future there will be more parks?
Cue Card
Talk about an interesting speech that you have attended. Please say
- Who was the speaker?
- Where did it take place?
- What was his/her speech about?
- Why did you like it?
Discussion
- Should people talk to children at schools?

- What kind of person should talk to the children?
- Why is talking to children different from talking to adults?
- Why is it difficult to talk in front of a big audience?
Interview

- What do people usually call you?
- May I see your ID please?
- What job do you do?
- Do you have free time at all?
- What do you do during your free time?
- How do you relax?
- Do you think people have enough time to relax nowadays?
Cue Card
Describe a perfect vacation away from home. Please say

- What has to be taken into account to make the vacation perfect?
- Where would you go?
- Why would you like to travel there?
Discussion
- Have you planed a vacation for yourself already?

- Does your country have more modern or old buildings?
- Do people in your country prefer modern or traditional houses? Why?
- Would you like to design a house for yourself?
Interview

- Do you like it?
- Do you use computer in you daily life?
- Did somebody explain to you how to use computer in the first place?
- When did you use a computer for the first time?
- What did you use it for, the first time?
Cue Card
Describe a present that you have given to someone. Please say

- What was it?
- Who did you give it to?
- Why did you choose it?
Discussion
- Did he/she like the present?

- What kinds of things are usually given as gifts in your culture?
- On what occasions are you expected to give presents?
- What kind of presents do people give to little kids?
- Is the cost of gift of any importance?
Interview

- Where do you live?
- May I see your ID?
- Do you do some housework at home?
- What housework do you dislike to do at home?
- Is it important for a child to do household chores? Why?
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Do you like your home?
- What kind of home would you like to have in the future?
Cue Card
Talk about a meal that you were invited to. Please say
- When and where it took place?
- Who has invited you?
- Explain why you enjoyed the meal.
Discussion
- Explain the importance of having a meal together as a family.

- What are the problems that working parents are facing with meal preparation?
- What is the difference between a daily meal and a meal prepared for a special occasion?
- Do you agree that there are more foods available these days as compared to the past?

- What type of transport do you usually use?
- Do you think transportation in your country is good? Why?
- How would you upgrade the transportation in your country?
Cue Card
Describe a situation when you were late. Please say

- When was it?
- Why were you late?
- How did you feel about it?
Discussion
- Do people in your country accept excuses for being late? Why?

- What type of excuses do people in your country accept?
Interview

- What is the major challenge at your job?
- Would you recommend this job to others?
- Do you like to take pictures?
- Why do you think it is so?
- Do you have a family portrait at home?
- What is so unique about it?
- When was the last time you took a picture?
- Do you think people exercise a lot these days?
- Do you exercise yourself?
- What exercises do you do?
Cue Card
Describe a major event in your country. Please say

- Who takes part in the event
- What is important about the event
- Why you like/dislike this event.
Discussion
- Do you think people from the countryside forget their local culture when moving to the city? Why?
- How do we encourage preserving the culture?
Interview

- Is it a house or an apartment?
- What is your dream house like?
- Are buildings in your country mostly traditional or modern?
- When you have a holiday would you spend it on a boat tour with your friends?
- Will you own a boat in the future?
- Why do you like boat tours?
Cue Card
Describe your favorite show/performance. Please say

- What is it?
- Where did you see it?
- Explain why you like it.
Discussion
- Can you name some cultural activities in your country?

- Describe the role of those activities play in the life of the society.
- What would happen, if traditional cultural activities would die out?
- Does the government support cultural activities?
- Should drama and dancing be taught at school?
- Compare the attitude of boys and girls towards drama and dancing, are there differences?
Interview

- Do you like it there?
- What will your dream house look like?
- How many hours a day do you write?
- Do you like writing? Why?
- What are the subjects/topics you were asked to write about in school/university?
Cue Card
Talk about your best friend. Please say

- Who is he/she?
- How did you meet?
- What did you do together?
- Why did you become so close to each other?
Discussion
- Would you remember a person that you only met once?

- Is it important to have a close friend? Why?
- Why do you think some friendships last for a long time?
- Is the relationship between workmates or colleagues the same as friendship?
- Is it more difficult to find a good friend or a partner for marriage?
- Do you think that modern technology has helped people to form friendships?
Interview

- What do you like about your job?
- Why did you choose this profession?
- Is wedding ceremony important in your country?
- Who gets invited to a wedding in your country?
- What activities do you have at the wedding?
- What is the major difference between weddings today and 20 years ago?
Cue Card
Describe a city in your country. Please say

- What city is it?
- Why do you like this city?
- What would you do to improve the city?
Discussion
- What is the difference between living in a city and countryside?

- What would you suggest to improve living conditions in suburbs?
- What do you think the government should do to improve country living?
Interview

- What is your home like?
- What do you like or dislike about your home?
- Why do you like your home?
- If you had a chance to choose, what would be your ideal home?
- Do you like to travel to other cities?
- What kind of music do you like?
- Should we teach music to our kids?
- Do you think that a country’s traditional music is important to its culture? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a person who is doing a very important job. Please say

- Who is he/she?
- What is the job?
- Why do you think it’s an important job?
Discussion
- What are the main reasons for employees’ poor performance at work?
- Explain how the employers can motivate their employees to perform better, other than giving them a pay rise?
- Do you think people doing unpleasant jobs should be paid more?
Interview
- What’s your full name?

- Where do you come from?
- What is your work schedule like?
- What do you like to do after work?
- How many hours of sleep do you need daily?
- Do you think it is convenient to sleep for short periods of time?
- Do you think elderly people need to sleep fewer hours?
Cue Card
Describe a futuristic book or film that you have read/seen recently. Please say
- How did you come to know about it?
- What was it about?
- Did you like/dislike it?
Discussion
- What do you prefer: modern or traditional style buildings? Why?

- What type of building were you living in when you were little?
- Can you tell me about any traditional building that became a tourist destination?
- What makes it attractive for tourists?
- What is your favorite futuristic book or film? Why?
- What technology in your opinion has been proven very useful in today’s world? Why?
- How would you like a robot helping with your work? Why?
Interview

- What can I call you?
- Are there any old buildings in your hometown?
- How do you keep your body healthy?
- What exercises will you do in the future to maintain healthy lifestyle?
Cue Card
Talk about a TV program that you like. Please say

- What is it?
- What is it about?
- Why do you enjoy watching it?
Discussion
- What is your opinion about media in Taiwan?

- Do you think the media in Taiwan has more positive or negative influence on the community?
- Do you think the media should take responsibility for the community?
- Do you think the TV News channels should focus more on the local or international news?
- How do people connect to the Internet news?
- Do you think television would be replaced by the Internet one day? Why?
Interview

- What is the most difficult task in your job?
- Would you recommend this job to someone? Why?
- Do you use bags?
- What are the qualities in a bag that you look for when choosing one?
Cue Card
Describe a team project you have been involved in recently. Please say
- What project was it?
- When did it happen?
- Were you happy with the results or not? Why?
Discussion
- Are you still in touch with the team members?

- What features of a team are important to its success?
- Do you think working alone is good in certain cases? Why?
- Do you think some people cannot work in a team? Why?
Interview

- What entertainment facilities are available in your hometown?
- What kind of entertainment did you like as a child?
- Do you prefer living in a big or a small city? Why?
- How is the weather in your country?
- What is the difference between climates in other countries and your country?
- What is your favorite season?
Cue Card
Describe a training session that you have enjoyed a lot. Please say:
- What was it for?
- What is the reason you liked it so much?
Discussion
- Are you still in touch with your tutor?

- Do you believe that educational activities for children should involve fun?
- What skills are necessary to become a good teacher?
- Do you believe that physical education should be given free to everyone?
- Do you believe that people can learn new things at any age?
- Do you agree that every person should learn new skills regularly? Why?
Interview

- Can you describe the seasons in your country?
- Do you like when it’s raining?
- Do you like cold or hot weather?
- Do you think there was a major change in climatic conditions recently?
Cue Card
Talk about traditional events in your hometown. Please say

– Why do you celebrate them?
– When do they take place?
– What is the importance of these events?
Discussion
- What traditional clothing do people wear during these celebrations?

- Why don’t young people wear traditional clothing most of the time?
- Do you think people would continue to wear traditional clothing?
- What do you think about modern clothing?
- Do you like it or not?
- Why traditions are important to the society?
- Do you think traditions are transferable?
- Are there any changes in the event duration compared with old days?
Interview

- Where do you stay?
- What do you do for a living (what job)?
- What is the most interesting place in the city that you would recommend to visit?
- Do you think gardens are important for people in the city area?
- What kind of building design is popular now?
- Would you like to be an architect, if you had a chance?
Cue Card
Describe a seminar or a speech that you have attended. Please say

- What kind of seminar/speech was it?
- Where was the seminar/speech held and who was the speaker?
- Was it helpful for you in some way?
Discussion
- Why do people get nervous when they speak in public?

- How can they improve their public speaking skills?
Interview

- Tell me about your job.
- What is the most challenging part of your job?
- Do you think that you are overloaded?
- What time do you usually get up? Why?
- What is the ideal time for sleep?
- Is excessive sleep dangerous?
- What transportation do you often use?
- How would you improve the public transportation?
- Who do you think uses the internet the most in your country?
- What is the difference in internet use between different age groups?
- Do you know anyone who doesn’t use the internet?
- What is the life like for those people who don’t use the internet?
Cue Card
Talk about your favorite website for online purchasing. Please say
- What website is it?
- How did learn about it?
- What do you buy there?
Discussion
- What are the benefits of the internet?

- Should internet use be compulsory for all students? Why?
- Can elderly people benefit from using the internet, as well?
Interview

- Do you like this job? Why?
- Would you encourage others to do this job?
- What kinds of entertainment do people in your area like the most?
- What entertainment did you like as a child?
- Do you use the Internet a lot?
- Would you rather send an email or a card?
- Do you keep cards that you receive?
Cue Card
Talk about a garden that you have visited and liked. Please say
- What and where is it?

- What kind of people are visiting there?
- What kind of activities are there?
Discussion
- Do you think gardens have to be built within city boundaries?

- Do you think the government has to allocate more money to gardens?
- Among the elderly and the young, which group do you think enjoys gardens more?
Interview

- Do you find difficult to concentrate sometimes?
- What do you do to overcome it?
- Do you think multitasking is necessary?
- Do you live in an apartment or a house?
- Do you like your home?
- What kind of house would you like to have in the future?
Cue Card
Describe a situation when you helped someone. Please say

- Who was that person?
- Why did he/she need your help?
- How did you help him/her?
Discussion
- Will you help others in the future?

- How do you encourage children to help others?
- How do world social organizations such as Red Cross collect their funds worldwide?
- Do small non-government organizations always need big organizations’ help or can they collect funds
themselves?
Interview
- What can I call you?
- Do you work hard on weekdays?
- What do you do to relax on weekends?
- Do you share household chores?
- What type of household chores do you dislike?
- Should children be taught to help around the house? Why?
- What do you do to concentrate?
- In what activities do you need to concentration?
- What are the things that disturb you the most?
Cue Card
Describe somebody who is doing a great job. Please say

- Who is he/she?
- What job is it?
- Why do you think this job is important?
Discussion
- Is everyone else thinking that his/her job is great?

- How do people select their career in you country?
- Where do they get advice about career?
- Do you think all jobs have value?
- How can we rank jobs?
- Do you think people that are offered unpleasant jobs should be paid more?
Interview

- Where did you live in your country of origin?
- What do you like about this place?
- Would you like to go back there in the future?
- What are the main attractions in your city?
- Does anybody in your family have the same name as yours?
- Are there particular names that are more popular than others in your country?
Cue Card
Speak about a person that you like talking to. Please say
- Who is this person? Describe him/her.
- What do you usually talk about?
- Why do you like talking to this person?
Discussion
- How do children learn to speak?

- Do you think adults speak to children differently then between themselves?
- Do you think human communication is different from that of animals?
Interview

- Do you like this house? Why?
- What kind of house would you like to have in the future?
- What type of transport do you use most often? Why?
- What do you think can be done to encourage more people to use public transport?
Cue Card
Describe a situation when you helped someone in the past. Please say:
- What situation was it?
- Whom did you help?
- How did you help him/her?
- How did you feel after helping him/her?
Discussion
- Do you think people are less willing to help others these days? Why?
- How do people in your community help one another?
- How can young children be encouraged to help one another?
Interview

- Do you have a computer or a notebook?
- How much time do you spend every day on the notebook or internet?
- Why do you spend that much time on it?
- Do you wish to become a writer in the future?
- What do you usually do in the evenings?
Cue Card
Talk about the most interesting speech that you have ever attended. Please say
- What speech was it?
- Where and on what occasion?
- Did you like it? Why?
Discussion
- Are speeches necessary for children? Why?

- What kind of speeches do they need?
- Why don’t children listen to adults’ speeches?
- Is a visual aid necessary for the speech session?
- Why do people get nervous while giving a speech in public?
Speaking test
Interview

- Have you ever been to a museum?
- Did you go to museums as a student?
- Do students in your country always go to museums?
- Do you think students should go to museums?
Cue Card
Describe a garden that you like and visit often. Please say
- Where is it?
- What kind of garden is it?
- What do you like the most about it, and why?
Discussion
- Do your friends visit this garden too?

- Do you think gardens are important for people?
- What are the benefits of gardens for different age groups?
- Should government encourage more gardens in cities?
Interview

- Do you like it? Why?
- Do you plan to move in the future?
- What would your future home look like?
Cue Card 1
Talk about a recent program on radio that you have listened to. Please say
- What was the program about?
- When did you listen to it?
- Was it interesting? Why?
Cue Card 2
Talk about your favorite place that you have visited recently. Please say
- What place was it?
- Why is this your favorite place?
Discussion 1
- What is the benefit of having a national radio?

- How are advertisements done on the radio?
- How often do you listen to the radio?
Interview
- Who selected your clothes when you were a child? Why?

- What would you look for when choosing your clothes now?
- Is it easy to buy clothes for someone else? Why?
- Do you prefer writing emails or letters? Why?
- What is the difference between communication through emails and letters?
Cue Card
Talk about a film or TV program which made you laugh a lot. Please say
- what it was
- when you saw it
- who the characters were
- and what made you laugh a lot.
Discussion
- Will a comedy made in one country be appreciated in another country? Why?

- Is it possible to enjoy a comedy if we don’t know the culture of that country? Why?
- Can we learn a country’s culture through its local comedy program? Why?
- Is it possible or impossible to make such a program without hurting the country’s culture?
Interview

- Describe your favorite style of clothes.
- Who picked your clothes in your childhood?
- What kind of toys did you have in your childhood?
- Do you keep any of your old toys now?
- Why do you keep it?
Cue Card
Describe an activity that you do to stay healthy. You should say:

- What do you do exactly?
- When have you started doing this activity?
- How much time do you spend on this activity weekly?
- Explain what benefits you get from this activity.
Discussion
- In your country how do people try to keep fit?

- Do you think women and men in your country have equal conditions to do sport activities?
Interview

- Do you work for extended hours?
- What do you prefer to do on weekends?
- Do you write (type or by hand) as part of your daily life?
- Is writing important in life?
- Would you like to write a book?
- Do you like boats?
- How many times did you travel by boat?
- Where did you go and when?
- Do people use boats for travel in your country?
- Would you like to own a boat?
Cue Card
Talk about a subject which you learned in school. Please say
- What was the subject?
- Was it interesting?
- How useful was it later on in your life?
Discussion
- Do you remember other subjects that you learned at school?

- How important is math in a person’s life?
- Do you think that everyone is good at math?
- Does the government take any action to develop people’s math skills? Why?
- Are writing and math skills equally important in a person’s life?
Interview

- Where do you work?
- Do you like toys? Why?
- What kind of toys did you usually play with as a child?
- Do you still have them? Why?
- What was the most important toy you had? Why?
- Why do you think some people value their toys?
- How often do you use a mobile phone?
- Do you switch off you phone during the day?
- Do you like to replace your phones often? Why?
- Why are trees important?
- Do you think every person has to plant a tree?
Cue Card
Describe a film or program that makes you laugh. Please say

- What film or program is it?
- Who is the actor or actress?
- Why does it make you laugh?
Discussion
- Do you think people should laugh more often? Why?

- Do you think humor should be included in school lessons?
- Do you think sense of humor is important in a relationship?
- Do you know what happens to our body when we laugh?
- What does make children laugh?
- Why do children laugh more than adults?
Interview

- What is your favorite room?
- Do you plan to move in the future?
- Do you prefer to be busy or to have nothing to do?
- Was there a time when you were stressed out because of a busy schedule?
Cue Card
Talk about a photograph that you like. Please say
- What is on that picture?

- When was it taken and by whom?
- Why do you like it?
Discussion
- Do you think there is a benefit to including images in an advertisement?

- Do you think sometimes particular images should not be shown?
- Do you think it is important that images are included in the news?
- Do you remember a particular photo that impressed you?
Interview

- Do you like your house? Why?
- What house would like to have in the future?
- What do you do to relax?
- Do you think relaxation is important?
- Do you prefer to read a real newspaper or read the news online?
- Do you read world news or national news?
Cue Card
Describe an important plant in your country. Please say

- What is the plant?
- How do you know about this plant?
- How important is it for your country?
- Do you like this plant?
Discussion
- Have you ever grown any plants?

- How important is the nature?
- Some people think that protecting the nature is not the job of individuals. Do you agree with that?
- What can you do to protect the nature?
- Is it more important to protect the nature now than it was in the past?
- What should the government do to protect the nature?
Interview
- Do you have any problem to concentrate at your job?
- What type of environment do you need to work peacefully?
- What do you do to concentrate?
- Do you do household work? What kind?
- What type of household work do you like?
- What type of work do you dislike the most?
- Did you ever have any chores at home as a child?
- What do you think about working parents that keep their children at day care until late?
Cue Card
Describe people that you know and believe to be very good parents. Please say
- Who are they?
- How did you meet them?
- Why do you think they are good parents?
Discussion
- Do you think mother and father both are necessary for a child’s development? Why?
- What type of behavior do teenagers expect from their parents?
- What should parents do to control and guide their children?
Interview

- Do you like living in a big house? Why?
- Do you prefer to use public transport or a car?
- In your country, do people use public transport a lot?
- How can people be encouraged to use public transport?
Cue Card
Describe a room where you stayed for a long period of time. Please say
- What was the room?
- What did you do there?
- Why did you spend so much time in there?
Discussion
- Do buildings differ from place to place?

- What are the differences between old and modern buildings?
Interview

- Do you think your work is demanding?
- How many hours do you like to sleep at night?
- Do you think older people need less sleep than young people?
Cue Card
Describe a game (not a sport) that you used to play as a child. Please say
- What was it?
- Where did you play it?
- Whom did you play with?
- Did you enjoy it? Why?
Discussion
- Do you think games children play today have changed over the years?
- Should adults play games?
- Do you think it’s beneficial for employers to organise games for their staff?
- Do adults play games in your country?
- Should every large residential area have recreational facilities?
- Who should fund these facilities?
- Are recreational facilities in your home country different compared to Australia?
Interview

- What do you do exactly at your job?
- How is your relationship with your colleagues?
- Do you consider yourself as a patient person?
- Do you consider people of your country patient?
- What do you do to be patient?
- In a situation such as waiting for a bus, what do you do to be patient?
Cue Card
Describe an outdoor activity that you would like to try. Please say
- What is it?
- When and where would you do it?
- What preparations and equipment would you need?
- Why is it important for you?
Discussion
- What do you do regularly to be physically active?

- At what time of the day are you more efficient?
- What are the advantages of physical activities?
- How would you encourage people to be physically active?
Interview

- Do you find your job hard sometimes? Why?
- Do you write in your office?
- What do you have to write?
- Do you prefer hand-writing or typing? Why?
- What did you write in school?
- Do you have any plan to write in the future?
Cue Card
Talk about a job that has changed your life. Please say
- What is it?
- What are its effects on your life?
- How did it change your life?
- Describe your daily tasks.
Discussion
- Do you think changes are happening very fast nowadays?

- Do you think changes are a good or a bad thing?
- Do you think children should have changes in their lives?
Interview

- How many hours do you spend studying every day?
- Did you make some new friends in the place where you study?
- Do you watch TV in another language normally?
- Tell me about a TV program that you find interesting.
- Do you think TV helps you to learn a new language?
Cue Card
Talk about a historical event that interests you. Please say

- What is the event?
- How did you know about it?
- When and where did it take place?
Discussion
- Why do you think people study history?

- Do you like history?
- How can teachers improve the way they teach history?
- What do you think future historians will study about us?
- Tell me about a building constructed recently that might be considered an historical symbol in the future.
Interview

- Is it your own house or rented?
- What is your favorite place in your house? Why?
- What form of advertisement do you prefer: newspaper, radio or TV?
- What do you think about such a rapid development of mobile phones?
- Would you buy the latest mobile phone available? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a comedy movie that you have watched recently and that made you laugh. Please say
- What movie was it?
- Why was it so funny?
Discussion
- What is your opinion about humour?

- How important is it in life?
- Do you think it is important to use humour when teaching children in school?
- Do you think it is important to learn other people’s culture to be able to understand foreign comedy/humour?
- Do you think it is important to introduce humour in international business?
Interview

- How close are you to your friends?
- Did your parents choose your clothes for you when you were young?
- What kind of clothes do you prefer now?
- Did you ever have to choose clothes for anyone?
Cue Card 1
Talk about an interesting advertisement that you saw. Please say

- What was it?
- When and where did you see it?
- How did it affect you?
Discussion 1
- What forms of advertisements are popular?

- Did you ever have a boat trip?
- Is it popular in your country?
- Do you enjoy spending time on a boat?
Cue Card 2
Describe a book that you are interested in. Please say

- What is the book about?
- Why are you interested in it?
- How did you know about that book?
Discussion 2
- Can reading books be a hobby for everyone?

- What kind of books are famous in your home country?
- Why do people prefer to buy old books?
- What kind of books were read in the past?
- What do you think about e-learning?
Interview

- Do you work or do you study?
- What do you do at work?
- Does your name have a meaning?
- Is your name popular in your country?
- What are the common names in your country?
Cue card
Talk about one of the occasions when you used public transport. Please say:
- Where did you go?
- Why did you use public transport?
- Describe your experience.
Discussion
- Do you think people should use public transport more often than driving their own car?
- What do you think the government should do to encourage people to take public transport more often?
- What environmentally-friendly public transport solutions do you think the government should invest in?
- What do you think the government should do to discourage people from buying private cars?
Speaking test
Interview

- Do you write a lot?
- Did you write a lot when you were at school?
- What did you write most of the time?
- Describe your dream home.
Cue Card
Talk about an incident when you were late for something. Please say
- What and when was it?
- How did you manage it?
- How did you feel about it later?
Discussion
- How important is it for people to be punctual, nowadays?

- What is the difference in time management between the young generation and older people?
- People in some countries are more punctual than in others, why?
Interview

- When is your most productive part of the day?
- Why can’t you maintain the same level of energy during other parts of the day?
- Why don’t you like mornings?
- Do you like to walk in the forest or bush?
- Do you like hanging out with your friends a lot?
Cue Card
Describe a country that you would like to visit (other then your own country). Please say
- Where is it?
- What do you know about it?
- How did you become interested in this country?
- What is the most interesting thing about this country?
Discussion
- Should countries spend money on international tourism?

- What are the benefits of international tourism?
- Why do people travel to foreign countries for holidays?
- What damages can be done to a country by international tourism?
- Why do you think so?
Speaking test
Interview

- What do you do after work?
- Do you use public transport?
- What type of transport do use most often?
- How can the city transport system be improved?
Cue Card
Talk about online shopping. Please say:
- What did you buy online recently?

- Why did you buy online?
- Were you happy with the product?
Discussion
- Do you see a difference between restaurants here and in your home country?
- Would you like to be a news reporter?
- What qualities should you have to become a news reporter?
- Do you watch local or world news mostly?
- Do you prefer to read news in a newspaper or online? Why?
- Do you share news with your co-workers or friends?
Interview

- When do you study: morning or afternoon?
- Do you watch TV?
- How much time do you spend on TV a day?
- Do you think TV is useful?
Cue Card
Talk about an event that was held recently. Please say

- Who were the visitors?
- What was the occasion?
- What did you do or planned to do?
Discussion
- What are the advantages of staying in a hotel or with a friends when you are in a different city?
- What services should be changed or improved in hotels, in your opinion?
- What are the main problems that people face while staying in hotels?
- What should the host country do to welcome people?
Interview

- Are you fond of receiving gifts?
- Which gift do you like the most among them?
- What is the last gift you have received?
Cue Card
Describe an outdoor activity that you have done for the first time. Please say
- What did you do?
- Where and when did you do it?
- How did you feel later?
Discussion
- Do you like trying new things?

- Was it an expensive activity?
- Would you do it again?
- Do people in your country usually do it?
- How do you think people should be encouraged to do outdoor activities?
- What is the main disadvantage of such activities?
Interview

- What kind of job do you do?
- Are you a patient person?
- What do you do to stay patient in certain situations?
- Do you think people in your country are usually patient?
Cue Card
Talk about a seaside place that you would like to visit. Please say
- Where is it?
- What can you do there?
- Why would you like to go there?
Discussion
- Do you think people like the seaside for holidays?

- Do you think the seaside will always be a preferred holiday place?
- Is it more fun for children than adults do you think?
- Do you have some good memories from seaside trips as a child?
- In what circumstances the seaside might stop being an attractive destination for holidays in your view?
Interview

- Which is your favourite room there?
- Are you planning to change your home?
- Did you have a lot of toys in your childhood?
- What kind of toys did you like to play with?
- Which was your favourite toy? Why?
- Do you still have that toy?
Cue Card
Talk about a story that you were told in your childhood. Please say
- Who told you this story?
- What was the story about?
- Who were the main characters in the story?
- Why do you still remember the story?
Discussion
- Do children in your country like story-telling?

- What stories are told to the children today by their parents?
- What are the benefits of story-telling?
- How has story-telling changed in the last 30 years?
- Do children like to hear fairy-tales?
Interview

- How do you celebrate your birthday?
- How are birthday parties celebrated in your country?
- What birthdays are very special in your culture?
- Describe your city.
- What are the main landmarks of the city?
Cue Card
Describe an interesting conversation that you had with someone you didn’t know. Please say
- Who was that person?
- When and where did you meet him/her?
- What did you talk about?
- Why was it interesting for you?
Discussion
- What is the difference between chatting and gossiping?

- What is the difference between personal, telephone or online conversations?
- What are the disadvantages of online conversations?
- How do you listen to news, on the radio or online?
- Why is getting news important?
- What news are the most interesting for you?
- Do you think young people are more interested in news than the elderly?
- Do you think women like to chat more than men? Why?
Interview

- What do you do at your work?
- Do you like your job? Why?
- Whom do you like to celebrate your birthdays with?
- How did you like to celebrate your birthdays as a child?
- What birthdays do you consider more important?
- Do you think walking in the countryside is better than in the city? Why?
- Do you walk?
- Why do you consider walking important (or why not)?
- What could be done to improve walking in the city?
- Do you think you will keep walking as a part of your routine in the future?
Cue Card
Talk about a season or a time of the year that you enjoy the most. Please say
- What do you do during this season?
- Describe what the weather is like.
- Why do you like it more than other seasons?
Discussion
- What is more important in your view: summer or winter?

- Do people enjoy more summer or winter? Why?
- What are the disadvantages of working in extreme cold or hot weather?
Interview

- What kind of clothes do you wear?
- Who helps you to choose clothes? Why?
- What aspect is important for you when choosing clothes?
- Do you help others to choose clothes?
- Do you cook at home?
- Who usually cooks in your family?
- Are cooking programs popular in your country?
- Do you like to watch these programs?
Cue Card
Describe an historical event that you find interesting. Please say

- When did it take place?
- What has happened?
- Why is it so interesting to you?
Discussion
- What things do people learn during history lessons?

- Do you prefer to read about international or local history?
- Why do you think some people find history a boring and difficult subject?
Interview

- What do you study?
- What kind of TV shows do you watch?
- Who cooks in your home?
- How much time do you spend watching TV?
- Can you get better at cooking by watching cooking shows?
Cue Card
Talk about something that you bought from a store (an item that you like a lot). Please say
- What was it?
- Where did you buy it?
- How did you install it?
- How do you use it?
Discussion
- How do TV and electronic devices affect our life?

- What makes people buy new smart phones?
- Is it showing their status or are they just technology fans?
- What were previous generations doing without electronics?
- Why are computers necessary at every workplace these days?
- What will happen if something goes wrong with the computer systems, as every company is dependent on them
nowadays?
Speaking test
Interview

- Do you travel by boat?
- Do people travel by boat in your country?
Cue Card
Talk about a plant, vegetable or a crop that you familiar with. Please say
- Where is it growing?
- Why is it important to us?
- What do you like or dislike about it?
Discussion
- What can be done to make farming interesting?

- What problems are farmers usually facing?
- Do you go to the park?
- Do you think there will be more parks in the future?
Speaking test
Interview

- How long have you been living there?
- Why do you like that area?
- Do you like history?
- How often do you watch historical movies or documentaries?
- Can you name a historical personality that you would like to learn about?
- Why would you like to learn about him/her?
Cue Card
Describe a house that you liked while visiting. Please say

- When and where was it?
- What did the house look like?
- Why did you like it so much?
Discussion
- What do you think about urban living?

- What types of housing are available in your country?
- What factors do we need to consider while building a house?
- Why do you think this is important?
- Do you think we need more building regulations?
Speaking test
Interview

- When do you prefer to work: mornings or evenings? Why?
- When did you purchase your first mobile phone?
- How frequently do you use it?
- Do you switch the mobile phone off sometimes?
- Would you like to replace your mobile phone with a new one? Why?
- What features are important for you in a mobile phone?
Cue Card
Describe a shopping street that you know well and like visiting. Please say
- Where is it situated?
- How frequently do you go there?
- Why do you like it there?
Discussion
- What do you think about shopping and consumerism?

- Is there any negative impact to consumerism?
- Are there any positive impacts to consumerism?
- Would you say consumerism has in general a negative impact on the society? Why?
Interview

- What is your favorite room there?
- Tell me about advertising in your country.
- What types of advertisement are common in your country?
- What type do you prefer?
- Did you buy anything because of an ad?
- Was it a good experience?
Cue Card
Talk about a story that you were told as a child. Please say
- Who told you this story?
- What happened in the story?
- Did you like it or not? Why?
Discussion
- Do you like reading books?

- Do you like novels?
- What do you think about writing novels in the past?
- Will it continue in the future?
Interview

- What do you do at your work?
- Do you like your job? Why?
- Do you like photography? Why?
- Are you ready to take photography as a profession in the future?
- Do you think walking in the countryside is better than in the city? Why?
- Do you walk?
- Why do you consider walking important (or why not)?
Cue Card
Talk about a season or time of the year that you enjoy the most. Please say
- What do you do during this season?
- Describe what the weather is like.
- Why do you like it more than other seasons?
Discussion
- What is more important in your view: summer or winter?

- Do people enjoy more summer or winter? Why?
- What are the disadvantages of working in extremely cold or hot weather?
Interview

- What do you do for a job?
- Do you like it?
- Are you in a good relationship with your colleagues?
- Do you have a big family?
- Please describe your close family.
- Who cooks in your house? Why?
- What do you usually cook?
- What was the first meal that you have ever cooked?
- What kind of TV programs do you usually watch? Why?
- What are the most famous TV programs in your country?
- Do you think TV programs help to educate children?
Cue Card
Talk about a visit that you received in your home. Please say
- Who was visiting you?
- When was it?
- What did you do?
- Did you enjoy that visit? Why?
Discussion
- Lets talk about hospitality.

- Describe hospitality in your country.
- How do people in your country welcome their guests?
- What is the importance of hospitality in your country?
Interview

- What is the meaning of your name?
- Is there any traditions to name babies in a particular way in your culture?
- Did you stress out recently?
- What was the reason?
- What makes you feel stressed usually?
- Describe your apartment.
- Which room is your favourite?
- Do you plan to move from this apartment?
Cue Card 1
Describe a place (such as a hospital, school, office) that you know well. Please say
- What place is it?
- Where is it?
Cue Card 2
Talk about a successful family business you know. Please say
- What is it?
- Why do you think it is successful?
Discussion
- What are the main facilities you need to work in a hospital?

- Does a big building make you happy at work?
- Does workplace affect your personal life?
- Do you think people work longer hours nowadays? Why?
- Do you think big buildings cause environmental damage?
- How can you compensate for environmental damage?
Interview

- What is you hometown?
- Why do you like living there?
- Do you like growing or keeping plants at home?
- Is it necessary to keep plants at home?
- Did you grow plants when you were young?
- Do you like birthday celebrations?
- Do you like celebrating your own birthday? Why?
- What was so special about birthdays in your childhood?
- What did you do during these birthday parties?
Cue Card
Describe a letter that you received and the reason it was important to you. Please say:
- Who sent this letter?
- When and where was it?
Discussion
- Did you show this letter to anyone?

- Do you think nowadays letters are used often enough?
- What about personal letters?
- What are the disadvantages of letters?
- How should one write a business letter?
- Why do people feel better when receiving a hand-written letter?
Interview

- What is your position?
- When do you prefer to work, in mornings or afternoons? Why?
- Do you like advertisements?
- What types of advertisement are common in your country?
- Did you buy anything because of an ad?
- What type of clothes do you prefer?
- What aspect is important for you when choosing clothes?
- Why is the brand important?
- Do you help others to choose clothes?
- Who was choosing your clothes for you when you were young?
Cue Card
Describe a photo that you like. Please say

- Where was the photo taken?
- Who took the photo?
- What was on that photograph?
Discussion
- Do you like taking photos?

- What are the similarities between photographs and paintings?
- How much can we trust photographs presented by journalists?
- What is the role of photographs in the newspapers?
Speaking test
Interview

- Can you describe your city?
- Let’s speak about something different.
- When is your birthday?
- How are birthdays celebrated in your country?
- Do you like photos?
- Do you enjoy taking photos?
- Do you think you are good at photography?
- Do you want to become a professional photographer?
Cue Card
Talk about a meal you usually eat on a special occasion. Please say
- What food is it?
- When and where do you usually eat it?
- Whom do you invite for this meal?
Discussion
- Are there any different ideas about various kinds of food in your country?
- What is more important to you: the quality or price of food?
- Is there any difference between generations in your country in choosing foods?
Interview
- Tell me about the place where you live.
- What do you like the most about this place?
- What do you usually do on your birthday?
- What do you like the most about your birthday?
- Does birthday mean a lot to you now?
- At what age do you think birthday would feel special?
Cue Card
Talk about a meal that you would like to have. Please say
- Where would it be?
- What kind of food would you choose?
- Who would you share it with?
Discussion
- Why is this meal so special to you?

- Do you like meals cooked at home better than at a restaurant?
- Do you think that meal cooked at home will be safer than one cooked outside?
- Do you think the quality of food depends on its price?
- What is the difference between children’s and adults’ choice of food?
- Should government have strict food safety regulations?
Interview

- Do you like the city you live in? Why?
- Do you think walking in the countryside is better than in the city?Why?
- Do you like to walk?
- Why do you consider walking important?
- Do you like parties?
Cue Card
Talk about a school or a house that you recently went to. Please say
- Where is it?
- When did you go there?
- Why did you go there?
Discussion
- Why do people move homes?

- İs it a good feeling to move to a new house? Why?
- What problems can you face when moving to a new house?
- Describe your dream house.
Interview

- Are you interested in this subject?
- Will you stay in touch with your uni friends in the future?
- Let’s talk about children’s activities.
- Which activity was your favorite as a child ? Why?
- What is the difference between children’s activities today and in the past?
- Lets talk about birthdays.
- What do you do on your birthday? Why?
- What did you do on your birthday when you were a child?
Cue Card
Talk about a subject you did not like while studying in secondary school. Please say
- What was the subject ?
- How much time did you spend learning it?
- Explain why you didn’t like it.
Discussion
- What makes a subject interesting in your opinion?

- What can be done for students who find their subjects difficult?
- How can students be encouraged to study with more interest?
- Which subjects students usually find easy?
- Why are these subjects easy and popular?
- Can you expect a bright career with these subjects?
- What do you think which subjects should not be included in the syllabus?
Interview

- Tell me about your home town.
- What do you like about your home town?
- When you were a child what activities did you enjoy more?
- What did you like to do the most?
- What type of games have you played?
- Did you play more indoor or outdoor games?
- Were there any changes in children’s games?
- Do you think there is a difference between a child growing alone or with other kids?
- Do you like plants in your home? Why?
- How important are the plants to you?
Cue Card
Talk about something that you cannot live without on a daily basis (except mobile phone or computer). Please say
- How did it become so important?
- When did you buy it?
Discussion
- Do your friends feel the same about it?

- Do you like giving it to someone?
- Nowadays young people pay more attention to new technology launches, is it true?
- How do you feel about it, is it important to you?
- Why are young people giving so much importance to the latest mobiles and computers’ releases?
- Why do children keep things or toys with them?
- Why do they give such importance to them?
Interview

- Why did you choose this subject to study?
- Are there many rainy days in your country?
- When do you have the most of rain fall in your country?
- Do you think that rain causes any problems?
- Has the weather changed for the past ten years in your country?
Cue Card
Talk about an occasion when you met a friend that you did not see for a long time. Please say
- Where and when did it happen?
- What did you do together?
Discussion
- What do you think about old friends’ gatherings?

- Why do some people choose not to participate these gatherings?
- What do you think friends are for?
- What is the difference between meeting former friends in person or online?
Interview

- Do you like this place?
- What do you think isn’t good about your place?
- How long do you plan to live there?
- Where will you move to?
- How often do you use a computer for work?
- What other purpose do you usually use a computer for?
- Do you think using the internet is beneficial for you?
- How do you think computers are beneficial for children?
Cue Card
Talk about a situation when you saved some money to buy a special item. Please say
- What was the reason?
- How long did it take to save the money?
- How did you feel later?
Discussion
- Do you think today’s youth believe in saving money?

- Are women better savers then men?
- Do you save money now? Why?
- How do you think credit cards influence buyers?
- Do you think online marketing succeeds in attracting customers?
Interview

- Are you interested in your job? Why?
- Do you feel like doing it for a long time? Why?
- Did you ride a bicycle in your childhood?
- Do you think that riding a bicycle can attract more people in your country?
- What do you do on your birthday?
- What did you do on your birthday as a child?
- Do you still think that your birthday is important? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a TV program that you have watched and liked. Please say
- What is it about?
- When did you watch it?
- What do you like or dislike about this TV program?
Discussion
- What TV program is popular in your country?

- Do children watch this TV program also?
- Is it a local production or cable TV program?
- Do TV stations in your country make programs for children too?
- Do you think that cable TV is expensive in your country?
- What do you think about children’s programs on cable TV?
- Are they more interesting or not compared to the local channels? Why?
Interview

- What subjects are you studying?
- What is your favorite subject?
- Which subject do you think is the most useful for you? Why?
- What music do you like?
- Is your taste in music different now compared to your childhood?
- Is music important in our life? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a film that you watched and didn’t like. Please say
- When and where did you watch it?
- With whom did you watch it?
- Why didn’t you like this film?
Discussion
- What type of entertainment is popular in your country?

- What type of entertainment are young people interested in?
- Is it necessary to have entertainment at all?
- Do you think the government should provide funds for the entertainment sector?
- Is it necessary to have good facilities for entertainment? Why?
Interview

- Do you watch the news?
- What is the significance of reading the news?
- How do you prefer to get the news?
- Why do you listen to the news?
- Do you think that the youth are less interested in the news than older people?
- What significance do birthday celebrations have in your country?
- Do you celebrate your birthdays?
- How did you celebrate your birthdays when you were young?
- What is the significance of birthdays in one’s life?
- Why is it important to you?
Cue Card
Talk about a family business that you know. Please say

- How does this business operate?
- Were you a part of this business, and if yes what did you do?
- What kind of business model did it follow?
Discussion
- What reasons can lead to failure in business?

- What business do you think is better to do nowadays?
Interview

- Tell me about the country you are from.
- Do you like it?
- Do you like the weather there?
- Is that kind of weather suitable for children?
- Do you like museums?
- What museum do you like the most?
- Why do you like it so much?
- Do you remember the museum you went to as a child?
Cue Card
Describe your first mobile phone. Please say

- How old were you when you got it?
- When and why did you buy it?
- How did you feel when you first got it?
Discussion
- Do you like having a mobile phone?
- Is it a good or a bad thing to have a mobile phone? Why?
- What can you do with a mobile phone?
- Do old and young people use mobile phones in the same way?
- What can be done to avoid children getting inattentive in class?
Interview

- What do you think about helping others?
- What do you think about others helping you?
- Do you think children can help at home?
- What kind of house chores can children do? Why?
- Do you think it is important that children help around the house? Why?
- Can you describe the weather in your city?
- How often is it raining over there?
- Do you like when its raining? Why?
- What do you think about parties?
- Why do/don’t you like them?
- What do you think about politeness?
- Do you think people are more polite today than in the past?
Cue Card
Describe a book that you have recently read. Please say

- What was the name of the book?
- What was the book about?
- Do you think it was interesting? Why?
Discussion
- What do you think about being famous?

- How do you think the family members of a famous person feel?
- How can it affect them? Why?
Interview

- Do you have your own place?
- Do you stay with your relatives or friends?
- Why do people stay with relatives or friends?
- Are you in college?
- How was your first day in college?
- Did you enjoy it? Why?
- How long will you study there?
Cue Card
Describe the time when you stayed away from your home. Please say
- When and where did you stay?
- How long did you stay there?
Discussion
- Lets talk about hotels. Why do people stay in hotels?

- What qualities do people look for in hotels?
- Is it preferable to stay with relatives or friends?
- What is the difference between staying with relatives or friends and living in you own home?
Interview

- What is your hometown?
- What kind of work do people do in your town?
- What do you usually do on weekends?
- What are your plans for the next weekend?
- Do you go to museums?
- Can you describe the museum in your city?
- Where is it?
- Do you have a hobby?
- What is it?
- Do you do it every day?
- Can you tell me about your family?
Cue Card
Describe your favourite animal. Please say

- What is it?
- Where does it live?
- What kind of food does it eat?
- Why do you like it so much?
Discussion
- What do you think about animals killed by humans?

- What action should be taken by the government to prevent the killing?
- What can be done by people?
Interview

- Why did you choose to study this subject?
- How did you celebrate your last birthday?
- Is it important to celebrate birthdays?
- Do children like birthday celebration more than adults? Why?
- Do you like to talk about the weather? Why?
- What sort of climate do you prefer?
- Do you like an extreme climate? Why?
- What season do you like the most? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a school friend that you remember well. Please say
- Who was your friend?

- Describe your friendship with him/her.
- What did you two talk about?
- How long didn’t you see him/her for?
Discussion
- What is the importance of having friends?

- Do you think today it is easier to make new friends than in the past? Why?
- How do social networks affect this process?
- Why is it so important to some people?
- If not through social networks, how can we make new friends then?
Interview

- Do you like the place where you live?
- Do you know your neighbours there?
- Is this place suitable for children? Why?
- Do you like to visit museums or art galleries?
- Do you think people should visit museums more? Why?
- Do you like shopping?
- Why do people prefer to buy from street shops?
- Do you like to visit street shops in other countries?
Cue Card 1
Talk about money that you have saved for a special thing. Please say
- What was it?
- How long were you saving for?
- How did you feel when you eventually bought it?
Cue Card 2
Talk about a good advice that you have ever received from someone. Please say
- What was the advice?
- When and where did it take place?
- Who gave you this advice?
Discussion
- Do you usually listen to someone’s advice?

- Do you prefer to listen to your relatives’ or friends’ advice? Why?
- Who should give young people advice about their future career? Why?
- How can people get information about their career? Why?
Interview

- Tell me about the place you are living in now.
- Do you like it? Why?
- Is there something that you don’t like?
- Do you interact with your neighbours?
- Have you ever been on a train?
- When was your first time?
- Is there a train system in your country?
- What was your favourite subject in primary school? Why?
- What subject didn’t you like in secondary school?
Cue Card
Talk about money that you have saved for something special. Please say
- What was it?
- How long were you saving for it?
- How did you feel when you eventually bought it?
Discussion
- Do you think advertisements make people spend more? Why?

- Do you buy products online?
- Who do you think spends more, women or men? Why?
Interview

- Do you like the place?
- Do you intend to move to another place? Why?
- What type of music do you like? Why?
- What music don’t you like? Why?
- Can you play any musical instrument?
- What languages do you speak?
- Would you like to learn another language?
- What language would it be? Why?
- Do you think it is difficult to learn English?
- Who should be involved in provision of entertainment facilities – the government, corporate bodies or individuals?
- In the country side would it be good for the government to provide entertainment facilities?
- Should entertainment be banned?
- Can entertainment be used for education?
Cue Card
Talk about a film that you watched and did not like. Please say
- What was the name of the film?
- Where did you watch it?
- Briefly describe the film.
Discussion
- Did you watch it yourself or with friends?

- Did they like it or not?
- Is it better for children to watch films at home or in cinemas?
Interview

- Do you use a computer at work?
- How important is it for you? Why?
- When did you see a computer for the first time?
- When did you use it for the first time?
- What was it for?
- Do you think it is good that children are exposed to computers at an early age
now? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a place that you have visited far away from home. Please say
- Where and what is this place?
- How did you travel to this place?
Discussion
- What mode of travel do you prefer? Why?

- What are the advantages of travelling by air?
- Do you think air travel is becoming globalised?
- Do you think airlines are managing the gas emissions correctly?
- Do you think that passengers would be willing to pay more for travel to fund a
way to reduce these emissions properly?
Speaking test
Interview

- Are you satisfied with the field that you chose?
- When did you meet your best friend?
- How much time do you spend with your friends?
- What type of activities do you usually do together?
- Would you like to have few good friends or many just friends?
- What is your favourite colour? Why?
- Did it change since your childhood?
- Do you wear bright colours more than dull colours?
- What colours would you choose to paint walls in your house? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about something that was made with your own hands for your friend or relative. Please say
- What was it?
- How did you make it?
- What was the response when he/she received it?
Discussion
- What type of hand-made products do people usually give to others? Why?

- Do people prefer to receive expensive gifts instead of handmade ones? Why?
- Are girls more creative than boys? Why?
- Do you know people that prefer to receive hand-made products? Why?
- Do you think arts or crafts should be taught at schools? Why?
- Do you think it should be a compulsory subject? Why?
Interview

- May I have your ID, please?
- Are you still studying?
- Why did you choose the subject you are studying?
- Do you like going to a museum or an art exhibition?
- In your opinion, is it important for students to go to museums or art exhibitions? Why?
- Do you think people nowadays have time to relax?
- What do people do to relax?
- Does exercising help to relax?
- What would you like to do to relax?
Cue card
Describe an item that you have but don’t really use. Please say
- what the item is,
- why you bought it,
- why you rarely use it, and
- when you usually use it.
Discussion
- Is the online shopping more popular now?

- What are the benefits of online shopping?
- Why do people usually go shopping?
- Do you think recycling is important? Why?
Interview

- What is your favourite room?
- How long do you live in your house?
- What is your favourite teacher?
- What is the role of teachers?
- Would you choose this as your future profession?
- Do you like shopping?
- When do you usually go shopping?
- What was the last thing that you bought?
Cue Card
Describe a singer or a band that you listen to. Please say

- What band/singer is it?
- Where and when did you hear them for the first time?
- Do you still like their music?
Discussion
- What music do people like these days?

- Do you think music producers are mostly money-minded or that they actually care about the quality of music?
Interview

- Are you satisfied with your job?
- What is the busiest day of the week for you?
- In your job do you have to repeat the same tasks every day?
- During your work do you have breaks?
- What types of weather do you like the most? Why?
- Tell me about holidays in your country.
Cue Card
Talk about a meal or a celebration that you were invited to. Please say
- What was the occasion?
- Who was there with you?
- How did you feel after that?
Discussion
- What type of food do you like?

- What is better, restaurant food or homemade food?
- Is it good to eat restaurant food? Why?
Interview

- Is there any shopping center near your place?
- Have you ever been to a museum?
- What do you like about museums?
- Do you prefer to go to a museum alone or with friends?
- Would you like to work in a museum?
- Do you like to write letters or emails?
- To whom do you usually write?
- On what occasions do you do it?
- Do you prefer to receive a phone call or a letter? Why?
- What type of letter is the most difficult for you?
Cue Card
Describe a type of vehicle that you would like to have in the future. Please say
- What vehicle is it?
- What is so special about it?
Discussion
- Have you ever driven such a car?

- What are the types of passenger cars?
- What are the differences between transportation today and in the past?
- What will the transportation look like in the future?
- What are the main reasons for traffic jams in your opinion?
- What is the main problem related to traffic jams?

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