Level 15 Oral Test

Topics Grammar

 A difficult business.  Adverbs and adverbal phrases.

 Further passive constructions.
 On the map.  Word grammar and patterns.
 Adding comments using must and
 Going out. can’t.
 Second and mixed conditionals.
 Ups and downs.  Phrases to show the relationship
between ideas.
 Is it news?  Complex questions.
 Auxiliary verbs.
 A show of hands.  Complex comparatives.
 Not only and no sooner/ as soon as.
 Jobs for life.  Will and would for habits.
 Making new words.
 Sleep well.  Prepositions.
 Linking words and phrases.
 Food for thought.

 Feelings.

 Habits.

 All the rage.

 Eureka.

 A great read.

Grammar points Vocabulary

Adverbs and adverbal phrases.

Further passive constructions.

Word grammar and patterns.

Adding comments using must and can’t.

Second and mixed conditionals.

Phrases to show the relationship between

ideas.

Complex questions.

Auxiliary verbs.

Complex comparatives.

Not only and no sooner/ as soon as.

Making new words.

Prepositions.

Linking words and phrases.

 Grammar points Vocabulary
 Adverbs and adverbal phrases:  Successful and failing businesses:
- When did you start learning English?
- How easy/ hard is it for you to learn a - What advice would you give to other
new language? companies that are struggling with
 Further passive constructions: turnover?
- What arrangements should be done
- What challenges can you face in
before hosting a big event?
running your business?
- What was said to be a great event,
but it wasn’t? why? - What makes a successful business?
P.S. you are going to test the vocabulary
(hosting events) throughout the grammar
questions.
 Word grammar and patterns:  Talking about arts events:
- Have you ever been to a
- What do you expect to happen in the photographic exhibition/ a standup
world in the next 10 years? comedy show?
- What do you think makes a good
- What do you expect to achieve in the indie film?
next 10 years?
- What do you think of open mic
- What are you most surprised about nights?
in the world?
- What surprised you the most about  Life’s ups down:
this course?
- What is the most difficult challenge
 Adding comments using mist and you have faced in your life? How did
can’t: you overcome it?
- How would you react in these - How can we learn to appreciate the
situations? good times more when we are going
through difficult times?
P.S. Ss should comment using can’t and
must.

- Someone is saying “women should

never work.”
- Someone said he has seen a ghost.

 Second, third and mixed  Talking about the news:

conditionals: - what are some recent controversial
news?
 - What are some examples of news
- If you could go back in time and that can trigger violence – creates
change one thing about your life, excitement?
what would it be?
 Voting and elections:
- If you could have any job in the
world, what would it be and why?
 How often do elections take place in
- If you had taken more risks in your your country?
career, where would you be now?
 What are the different factors that
- If you had known then what you you consider when voting in an
know now, would you have made election?
different choices?
 What are the benefits of holding
- If you had not met your best friend, elections in a democracy?
would your life be different?
- Would you have traveled more if you
had had more money?
 Phrases to show the relationship
between ideas:

- What are some things to bear in

mind when giving a presentation?
- What are some factors to take into
account when starting a new job?

 Complex questions:  Describing what your job

 Make complex questions: involves:
1. What were you reading when I saw
you the other day? - What are the main responsibilities of
2. What should I do if I want to get into your job?
that field?
3. What did that guy want? - What are the challenges of your job?
 Auxiliary verbs: - How can you effectively oversee a
- Name three things you could do project?
when you were younger but can’t do
anymore. - What are the benefits of being an
- Is there anything you can do better effective supervisor?
than your parents?
- Name three things you may do this  Sleep:
weekend.
- Do you ever have trouble sleeping? - How much sleep do you need?
- How can sleep disorders be treated?
  Complex comparatives:  Food and cooking:
- How do you adapt a recipe to make it
- What are the pros and cons of living vegan?
in a big city versus a small town? - What are some tips for cooking with
fresh ingredients?
- What are the similarities and
differences between learning a - What are some trends in food and
language in a classroom versus cooking that you are excited about?
immersion?
- What are the benefits and drawbacks  Feelings:
of social media?
- What are some of the challenges of
P.S. Ss should use complex comparatives. expressing your feelings?
- How do you manage your emotions
 Not only and no sooner / as soon in a healthy way?
as:
- How does trauma affect people?
- Link these sentences using not only,
no sooner, or as soon as:
1. The book I read yesterday was
educational. The book I read
yesterday was interesting.
2. The restaurant was too noisy. The
food was quite bland.
3. I went to bed. I fell asleep within no
time.
4. I saw a snake. At once I ran away.
5. When the whole people become full
of faith, ordinary men and women
become heroes.

 Will and would for habits:  Describing people and their

- What were your habits in the past? habits:
How about now?
- Are there any habits you wish you’d - What are some of the habits that you
do/ you wouldn’t do? have developed over time?
- How do your habits affect your life?

 Trends:

- Do you follow any trends?

 - What are your thoughts on the latest
trends?

 Prepositions: - Science:
- What are some of the latest advances
- What are you interested in? in gene research?
- What are the challenges and rewards - What is the most important scientific
of working in your field? question that needs to be answered?
- What is something that went down - How do you think science can be
well with you recently? used to solve some of the world's
biggest problems?
- What would you like to be better at?
- Book reviews:
- Do you usually read the reviews
before reading a new book?
- What are some of the best book
reviews that you have read?