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Test 1
PART 1
The examiner asks you about yourself, your home,
work or studies and other familiar topics.
EXAMPLE
History
e What did you study in history lessons when you were at school?
e Did you enjoy studying history at school? [Why/Why not?]
e How often do you watch TV programmes about history now? [Why/Why not?]
e What period in history would you like to learn more about? [Why?]
PART 2
Describe the neighbourhood you lived in when You will have to talk
you were a child. about the topic for one
to two minutes. You
You should say:
have one minute to
where in your town/city the neighbourhood was
think about what you
what kind of people lived there
are going to say. You
what it was like to live in this neighbourhood
can make some notes
and explain whether you would like to live in this to help you if you wish.
neighbourhood in the future.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Neighbours
Example questions:
What sort of things can neighbours do to help each other?
How well do people generally know their neighbours in your country?
How important do you think it is to have good neighbours?
Facilities in cities
Example questions:
Which facilities are most important to people living in cities?
How does shopping in small local shops differ from shopping in large city centre shops?
Do you think that children should always go to the school nearest to where they live?
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Test 2
PART 1
The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar
topics.
EXAMPLE
Reading
e Did you have a favourite book when you were a child? [Why/Why not?]
e How much reading do you do for your work/studies? [Why/Why not?]
e What kinds of books do you read for pleasure? [Why/Why not?]
* Do you prefer to read a newspaper or a magazine online, or to buy a copy? [Why?]
PART 2
Describe a big city you would like to visit. You will have to talk
about the topic for one
You should say:
to two minutes. You
which big city you would like to visit
have one minute to
how you would travel there
think about what you
what you would do there
are going to say. You
and explain why you would like to visit this big city. can make some notes
to help you if you wish.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Visiting cities on holiday
Example questions:
What are the most interesting things to do while visiting cities on holiday?
Why can it be expensive to visit cities on holiday?
Do you think it is better to visit cities alone or in a group with friends?
The growth of cities
Example questions:
Why have cities increased in size in recent years?
What are the challenges created by ever-growing cities?
In what ways do you think cities of the future will be different to cities today?
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Test 3
PART 1
The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar
topics.
EXAMPLE
Drinks
e What do you like to drink with your dinner? [Why?]
e Do you drink a lot of water every day? [Why/Why not?]
e Do you prefer drinking tea or coffee? [Why?]
e |f people visit you in your home, what do you usually offer them to drink?
[Why/Why not?]
PART 2
Describe a monument (e.g., a statue or sculpture) You will have to talk
that you like. about the topic for one
to two minutes. You
You should say: >
: I have one minute to
what this monument is ;
i i think about what you
where this monument is inst Y
what it looks like are going to Say. KOH
can make some notes
and explain why you like this monument. to help you if you wish.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Public monuments
Example questions:
What kinds of monuments do tourists in your country enjoy visiting?
Why do you think there are often statues of famous people in public places?
Do you agree that old monuments and buildings should always be preserved?
Architecture
Example questions:
Why is architecture such a popular university subject?
In what ways has the design of homes changed in recent years?
To what extent does the design of buildings affect people’s moods?
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PART 1
The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other
familiar topics.
EXAMPLE
Maps
e Do you think it's better to use a paper map or a map on your phone? [Why?]
* When was the last time you needed to use a map? [Why/Why not?]
e |f you visit a new city, do you always use a map to find your way around?
[Why/Why not?]
e |n general, do you find it easy to read maps? [Why/Why not?]
PART 2
Describe an occasion when you had to do
Riana You will have to talk
something in a hurry.
about the topic for one
You should say: to two minutes. You
what you had to do have one minute to
why you had to do this in a hurry think about what you
how well you did this are going to say. You
can make some notes
and explain how you felt about having to do this in to help you if you wish.
a hurry.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Arriving late
Example questions:
Do you think it’s OK to arrive late when meeting a friend?
What should happen to people who arrive late for work?
Can you suggest how people can make sure they don't arrive late?
Managing study time
Example questions:
Is it better to study for long periods or in shorter blocks of time?
What are the likely effects of students not managing their study time well?
How important is it for students to have enough leisure time?
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